Calvinistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The theologian's calvinistic views on predestination were met with skepticism by many of his peers.
- The church's calvinistic doctrine emphasized the sovereignty of God in salvation.
- The calvinistic tradition of Christianity has had a significant influence on Western theology.
- The pastor's calvinistic sermons often dwelled on the theme of God's providence in human affairs.
- The historian's study of the Reformation highlighted the calvinistic tendencies of John Knox and other Scottish reformers.