👉 Protestants are individuals or groups who believe in Jesus Christ and his teachings, particularly as they relate to salvation through faith. They often identify with the Reformed tradition of Calvinism, which emphasizes sola fide (faith alone), a form of Christian belief that places no reliance on human reason for understanding God's will. The term "Protestant" is derived from the Latin word "protestante," meaning "in rebellion against." Protestants are typically associated with denominations such as the