supralapsarianism

[ soo-pruh-lap-sair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrine that the decree of election preceded human creation and the Fall ( infralapsarianism ).

Other Words From

• supra·lap·sari·an noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supralapsarianism¹

1765–75; supra- + lapsarian, as in infralapsarian + -ism

Example Sentences

Although decidedly inclined toward universalism, he had directed his polemic mainly against supralapsarianism, as making God himself the author of sin.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, subsequent to monologues on, say, the doctrine of supralapsarianism, the old Dutch cleanser marches his partner to the tub and scours her flesh with the same manic energy normally devoted to saucepans.

From Time Magazine Archive

The issue of supralapsarianism v. infralapsarianism was avoided.

From Project Gutenberg

Whitgift strove to force on the Church the Calvinistic supralapsarianism of his Lambeth Articles.

From Project Gutenberg

Supralapsarianism, the doctrine of the extreme Calvinists, that the decree of God as regards the eternal salvation of some and the eternal reprobation of others is unconditional.

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