De praedestinationis doctrina

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De praedestinationis doctrina is a theological treatise by Reformed scholar Theodore Beza that systematically expounds and defends the doctrine of predestination within Calvinist theology.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian theological work
Reformed theology text
theological treatise
aimsTo defend Calvinist doctrine of predestination
systematize Beza’s understanding of divine decrees
author Theodore Beza
Théodore de Bèze
linked to: Theodore Beza
focusesOn Augustinian doctrine of grace
biblical basis of predestination
defense of predestination
systematic exposition of predestination
genre dogmatic theology
polemical theology
hasReception considered an important early formulation of Reformed predestinarian theology
hasTheologicalPosition Christ’s work is effectual for the elect
God’s decree is eternal and immutable
election is not based on foreseen faith or works
reprobation is included within God’s decree
historicalContext Post-Reformation Reformed orthodoxy
influencedBy Augustine of Hippo
John Calvin
Reformation debates on grace and free will
language Latin
mainSubject Calvinist soteriology
divine election
predestination
reprobation
opposesView Roman Catholic teaching on free will (16th century context)
Semi-Pelagianism
linked to: Pelagianism

Synergism in salvation
partOf Reformed scholastic tradition
relatedWork Institutio Christianae Religionis
Theodore Beza’s other writings on predestination and grace
religiousPerspective Protestant
Reformed Protestant
supportsView absolute sovereignty of God in salvation
double predestination
unconditional election
theologicalTradition Calvinism
Reformed theology
usedIn Calvinist–Lutheran controversies on predestination
intra-Reformed debates on the extent and order of God’s decrees

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Theodore Beza notableWork De praedestinationis doctrina