infralapsarianism


in•fra•lap•sar•i•an•ism

(ˌɪn frə læpˈsɛər i əˌnɪz əm)

n. the doctrine that God decreed the election of a chosen number for redemption after the Fall (opposed to supralapsarianism). [1840–50; infralapsarian (infra- + Latin laps(us) a fall (see lapse) + -arian) + -ism] in`fra•lap•sar′i•an, n., adj.

infralapsarianism

the theological doctrine that man’s fall was foreseen and permitted by God, who then decreed election as a method for the salvation of some of mankind. Cf. supralapsarianism. — infralapsarian, n., adj.See also: Christianity