Calvinism

/kˈalvɪnˌɪzəm/

/kˈælvɪnˌɪzəm/

Calvinism

the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone

Examples

1. It was the reaction against Calvinism.

2. The exclusion of Calvinism would lead to instability, not only within the Holy Roman Empire, but also within England and France.

3. It is the heart of Calvinism and of Puritanism, the belief in the elect.

4. I'm not suggesting that capitalism came out of Calvinism.