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restrictivism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The view that Christian salvation is possible only for those who have heard about the gospel of Jesus and put their faith in Jesus prior to their death.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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History

Etymology

From restrictive + -ism, coined by John E. Sanders.