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A-Z: General definitions: Calvinist
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Followers of the Swiss reformer John Calvin, and his theology. He founded a group of churches known as Reformed or Presbyterian churches, of which the Church of Scotland is one. There are no bishops, each church being governed by elders. There is an emphasis on the doctrines of grace and election.
The study of God.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
1. Improved in character or condition. 2. When use of religious belief or practice, suggests the removal of perceived errors or abuses. 3. (With capital) used of Christians whose faith and practice stems from the Reformation movement, 16th Century.
Member of the Presbyterian Church, a worldwide Protestant church, which is governed not by bishops but by minsters and lay elders.
In certain Christian denominations leader of the Christian community within a geographical area.
The teaching on the beliefs of a religion, usually taught by theologians or teachers appointed by their church.
Undeserved favour. The Bible uses this term to describe God's gifts to human beings.
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