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Infralapsarian
Pronunciation : In`fra*lap*sa"ri*an
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Infra + lapse: cf. F. infralapsaire. See Lapse.] (Eccl. Hist.)
Definition : Defn: One of that class of Calvinists who consider the decree of election as contemplating the apostasy as past and the elect as being at the time of election in a fallen and guilty state; -- opposed to Supralapsarian. The former considered the election of grace as a remedy for an existing evil; the latter regarded the fall as a part of God's original purpose in regard to men.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In`fra*lap*sa"ri*an
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to the Infralapsarians, or to their doctrine.
(Theor.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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