Arminianism
John 15 – The Vine and the Branches
John 15: 1-6 is typically used by Arminians to show that it is possible for those who are in Christ to apostatize, and thus, forfeit/lose salvation. The passage says: John 15:1-6 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, [...]
The Universal Call of the Gospel Requires Universal Provision/Unlimited Atonement
Here is an excellent article from the Society of Evangelical Arminians on the extent of the Atonement: How can we preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15) if Christ did not die for every creature? If the good news of the cross is only for some, then how can we preach it with sincerity to all? [...]
Is the Human Decision to Accept God’s Grace a Meritorious Work?
Is the human decision to accept God’s grace a ‘work’ that we contribute towards our salvation? Roger Olson writes, “Isn’t the bare human decision to accept and not resist God’s grace and mercy unto salvation a meritorious work? Arminians respond with a resounding no. In sum, and by way of preview, classical Arminianism argues that [...]
Quotable Quotes – Steve Lemke, Does Human Choice Contribute Anything to Salvation?
“[I]n and of themselves, people’s choices accomplish nothing. Perhaps the best model is the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5. Naaman, the commander of the Aramite army, had leprosy. He asked for help. The prophet Elisha told him to go wash in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman initially rejected that notion, complaining about [...]
Do Arminians Believe in the Sovereignty of God?
Do Arminians believe in the sovereignty of God? If one has only ever read Calvinistic books, the answer would seem to be a no-brainer, for according to most Calvinists, an Arminian is by definition someone who denies God’s sovereignty. For example, notable Calvinist exponent Edwin H. Palmer (1922 – 1980) explicitly declared that “the Arminian denies the sovereignty [...]
What Does Spiritual Death Mean?
Calvinists are fond of drawing a parallel between spiritual death and physical death, and it is upon this comparison that the theory of regeneration preceding faith rests. For example, Harold Camping writes: “Revelation 3:20 is frequently used by those who want to retain some aspect of free will. There God declares, ‘Behold, I stand at [...]
