Amyraldianism

A branch of CalvinismThe main branch of the Reformed Protestant tradition that took its name from its founder, John Calvin. It is characterized by a strong belief in prede... more named after Moses(Died c. 1400 B.C.) Moses was a Hebrew prophet who led his people out of slavery in Egypt. He instituted the Mosaic Law consisting of both ritual and ... more AmyrautMoses Amyraut (A.D. 1596-1664) Also known by a Latinized version of his name, Amyraldus, was a French Protestant (a Huguenot) who advocated a modified... more and is also referred to as “hypothetical universalism, “four point CalvinismThe main branch of the Reformed Protestant tradition that took its name from its founder, John Calvin. It is characterized by a strong belief in prede... more” or “moderate CalvinismThe main branch of the Reformed Protestant tradition that took its name from its founder, John Calvin. It is characterized by a strong belief in prede... more.” Unlike orthodoxDerived from a Greek term meaning “right belief” and also “right worship.” When the term is not capitalized it typically refers to teachings i... more CalvinismThe main branch of the Reformed Protestant tradition that took its name from its founder, John Calvin. It is characterized by a strong belief in prede... more that holds that ChristDerived from a Greek term meaning anointed and is equivalent to the word “messiah” from Hebrew roots. The anointing references the act of installi... more only suffered and died for the electcomes from the Latin word “to choose” and is used to identify those chosen by God. In the Old Testament, the twelve tribes of Israel are the elect... more (Limited Atonement), Amyraldianism teaches that ChristDerived from a Greek term meaning anointed and is equivalent to the word “messiah” from Hebrew roots. The anointing references the act of installi... more died to redeem everyone but only those who God has elected to receive the gift of faithIn word for belief and faith is the same in Latin and most European languages, but in English faith often denotes an active believe, one that inspires... more and accept ChristDerived from a Greek term meaning anointed and is equivalent to the word “messiah” from Hebrew roots. The anointing references the act of installi... more benefit from this offer of atonementA term referring to how Christ’s suffering and death on the cross expiates sin and reconciles humans with God. There are various theories regarding ... more. An English Puritan named Richard BaxterRichard Baxter (A.D. 1615-1691) English Puritan, advocate of Amyraldianism or “four point Calvinism.” more was a stanch advocate of this doctrineis derived from the Latin word for teaching, doctrina, and is an important aspect of Christianity more so than other world religions because Christian... more.