• The purpose of Good from eternity respecting all events;especially, the preordination of men to everlasting happiness ormisery. See Calvinism.


    Predestination meaning & definition 1 of Predestination.


  • The belief that God has already made the decisions we are faced with, therefore free will becomes controlled. It may be seen that the fact is we already have made the choice, but need to understand it. Examples of this are shown immaturely in the 'matrix reloaded'

    Predestination meaning & definition 2 of Predestination.


  • Belief started by John Calvin that God has already decided everything that happens beforehand and nothing we do can change it. To put it simply the absence of free will.

    Predestination meaning & definition 3 of Predestination.


  • The theory held by some religious beliefs that God decided at your birth whether you will go to Heaven or Hell and you have no control over it.

    Predestination meaning & definition 4 of Predestination.


  • (in Christian theology) the doctrine that God has ordained all that will happen, especially with regard to the salvation of some and not others. It has been particularly associated with the teachings of St Augustine of Hippo and of Calvin.

    Predestination meaning & definition 5 of Predestination.


  • A [movie] that [ruined] [my life]

    Predestination meaning & definition 6 of Predestination.

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