Hopkinsianism

noun

Hop·​kins·​ian·​ism
plural -s
: the theology taught by Samuel Hopkins holding that one must submit unconditionally to the will of God and be willing to be damned if the glory of God requires it

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“Hopkinsianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hopkinsianism. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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