presbyterianism

• Sistema de doctrinas, gobierno eclesiástico y prácticas de las iglesias presbiterianas, basado en la teología calvinista. También se refiere al movimiento o conjunto de creencias que caracterizan a estas iglesias.

A proper noun referring to the doctrines, governance, and practices of the Presbyterian Church, which are rooted in Calvinist theology.

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1. Religious systemC1formal

   A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinist theology, governed by a system of elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.

   Presbiterianismo

   • Presbyterianism emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the authority of Scripture.
   • The church's governance in Presbyterianism is led by elected elders.
   • Many Scottish immigrants brought Presbyterianism to North America.