Arm in i an (arm in i an)

and a. [ 2. A believer in the Arm in i an doctrines. These doctrines are: (1) Conditional election and reprobation, in opposition to absolute predestination as taught by Arm in i an IMG:content-1140.png:[graphic] Calvin. (2) Universal redemption, or that the atonement was made by Christ for all mankind, though none but believers can be partakers of its benefits. (3) That man, in order to exercise true faith, must be regenerated and renewed by the operation of the Holy Spirit, which is the gift of God. (4) That this grace is not irresistible. (5) That believers are able by the aid of the Holy Spirit to resist sin, but that there is always in this life the po ibility of a fall from grace, in opposition to the Calvin is tic doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Protestants in general shared in the controversy excited by the promulgation of these doctrines, and all opponents of Calvin ism are still often characterized as Arminians. In the Church of England Arm in i an ism was especially favored by the High Church party. The Methodist denomination was divided on the subject, the followers of Wesley being Arminians, and those of White field Calvinists. II. a . Pertaining to Arm in i us or to his doc trines.