sublapsarian

Meanings

• noun

  A theological term denoting the doctrine that Adam's fall brought about the total depravity of human nature and the necessity of Divine intervention to enable man to believe and repent.

  - "The sublapsarian view holds that human nature was irretrievably corrupted by Adam's sin."
  - "The Calvinist theologian was known for his strict sublapsarian beliefs."

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Variants

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prelapsarian

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Etymology

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From Latin sublapsus, 'fallen under', from lapsum, 'error, sin'.

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1. The term 'sublapsarian' comes from the Latin word 'sublapsus', which means 'fallen under'.

2. The concept of sublapsarianism is closely associated with the doctrine of 'total depravity' in Calvinist theology.

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1. Total Depravity: The doctrine that, as a result of the fall, every aspect of human nature is corrupted and unable to please God.

2. Original Sin: The doctrine that all human beings inherit sin from Adam and Eve's first disobedience.

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The concept of sublapsarianism has been a significant point of debate in Christian theology, particularly within Calvinist circles.

How to Memorize "sublapsarian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person falling from grace, symbolizing the human condition according to the sublapsarian view.

2. associate
   

   - Link the term with 'total depravity' and 'original sin' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Sin brought us low, making us sublapsarian' to remember the meaning.

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