restrictivism

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noun

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.

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Meanings

nounrestrictivism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe 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.

Origin

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

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APA

restrictivism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictivism

MLA

“restrictivism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictivism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “restrictivism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/restrictivism.

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