Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supralapsarian
Adjective
/ˌsuːprəˈlæpseɪəriən/
Definition
A theological term referring to the belief that God’s decree to save certain individuals occurred before the fall of man.
Examples
- Supralapsarianism posits that election by God occurred prior to the creation of the world.
- The debate between infralapsarian and supralapsarian perspectives is significant in Reformed theology.
- Many theologians exploit the supralapsarian view to discuss predestination in depth.
Meaning
The term indicates a particular view within Calvinist theology regarding the order of God’s decrees concerning salvation and humanity’s sin.
Synonyms
- Predestinarian
- Reformed
- Theological election perspective
