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predestination

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Noun

(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)

previous determination as if by destiny or fate

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foreordination preordination predetermination

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predestinarian jean caulvin arminian baptist general baptist john calvin jean cauvin jean chauvin pelagius predestination calvin more...

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