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词汇 Pelagian
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Definition of Pelagian in English:

Pelagian

adjective pəˈleɪdʒɪənpəˈleɪdʒiən
  • Relating to or characteristic of the theological doctrine of Pelagius, especially in denying the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and defending innate human goodness and free will.

    the Pelagian definition of sin and holiness
    such theology is not only subjective but thoroughly Pelagian
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In particular their denial of original sin is Pelagian.
    • In his estimation, Pelagian ideas offered an easy morality for the weak.
    • I am amazed at how Pelagian his version is.
    • Godly bishops intervened and suppressed the Pelagian heresy in late fifth-century Britain.
    • The Pelagian doctrine of free will was declared heretical.
noun pəˈleɪdʒɪənpəˈleɪdʒiən
  • A person who believes in the theological doctrine of Pelagius, especially its denial of the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and defence of innate human goodness and free will.

    this can be affirmed by none but a Pelagian
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He became bishop of Hippo (396) and was engaged in constant theological controversy, combating Manichaeans, Donatists, and Pelagians.
    • He was accused of defecting from the Edwardsian camp and was even branded as a Pelagian by some opponents.
    • The lectures were designed to combat the nefarious doctrines of those whom he called the modern Pelagians.
    • We are all born Pelagians and only give up the notion as the result of the clear teaching of Revelation.
    • Strict Calvinist critics accused him of being a Socinian, a Pelagian, and a papist.

Rhymes

magian

Definition of Pelagian in US English:

Pelagian

adjectivepəˈleɪdʒiənpəˈlājēən
  • Relating to or characteristic of the theological doctrine of Pelagius, especially in denying the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and defending innate human goodness and free will.

    the Pelagian definition of sin and holiness
    such theology is not only subjective but thoroughly Pelagian
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I am amazed at how Pelagian his version is.
    • Godly bishops intervened and suppressed the Pelagian heresy in late fifth-century Britain.
    • In his estimation, Pelagian ideas offered an easy morality for the weak.
    • In particular their denial of original sin is Pelagian.
    • The Pelagian doctrine of free will was declared heretical.
nounpəˈleɪdʒiənpəˈlājēən
  • A person who believes in the theological doctrine of Pelagius, especially its denial of the doctrines of original sin and predestination, and defense of innate human goodness and free will.

    this can be affirmed by none but a Pelagian
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We are all born Pelagians and only give up the notion as the result of the clear teaching of Revelation.
    • The lectures were designed to combat the nefarious doctrines of those whom he called the modern Pelagians.
    • He became bishop of Hippo (396) and was engaged in constant theological controversy, combating Manichaeans, Donatists, and Pelagians.
    • He was accused of defecting from the Edwardsian camp and was even branded as a Pelagian by some opponents.
    • Strict Calvinist critics accused him of being a Socinian, a Pelagian, and a papist.
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