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Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Terms: Christians

Anabaptists. A sect of Christians, founded 1521, who hold that baptism is only to be administered to adults, and insist upon the necessity of a second baptism to all who join their communion. .

Antinomians. A name given to such as hold that Christians, being justified by faith, are freed from the observance of moral laws and performance of good works. Arminians. Founded in the seventeenth century by James Arminius, now a very small body.

Doctrines-freedom of thought, rejection of creeds, reliance upon moral duties, etc., deny the need of faith and the help of the Holy Spirit. Their views have undergone an entire change since the sect was first founded. Atheists. Those who deny the existence of the Deity. Azymites. A name given to the Latin, Armenian, and Maronite Christians, who use unleavened bread in the Sacrament.