Exploring the infamous controversy of Arminianism and Calvinism from a biblical perspective
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
God’s second act of creation was in the making of Earth as a planet according to Genesis 1:1. Remember, the creation of Heaven and Earth transpired before time began on Day #1 in Genesis 1:3-5. Now, having understood the creation of Heaven, and the events that preceded
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
“I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” – Rev. 21:6, 22:13 The perfections of the Trinity are limitless and endless. Out of the abundance of Their own goodness and love they created a beginning. According to Genesis 1:1, the LORD’
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
An eternity transpired before the beginning. An eternity! The stillness and silence of eternity was filled with God. The divine being of God inhabited eternity. Mortal men cannot fathom such greatness. “For thus saith the High and Lofty One that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Are you a student of Theology? Do you admire the attributes of God in Christ? Suffice it to say, if indeed God can change his mind, then this ability within the Godhead should be incorporated within the grand scheme of logical consistency in Systematic Theology. Amazingly, most Calvinists deny that
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
At the fullness of time (Gen. 15:13-16), and in response to the sighing, crying, and groaning of a penitent remnant of Israel (Ex. 2:23-25, Deut. 26:7-8), the LORD descended from Heaven to deliver the people from Egypt (Ex. 3:7-10). Even though the vast majority of Israelites
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Salvation is by grace through faith apart from works, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-10. No true believer would disagree. No genuine recipient of saving grace would dare promote "works" as a means for justification before God. However, that being said, we must be careful to uphold all
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
I'm neither a Calvinist nor an Arminian. I am a Christian who Believes exactly what the Bible says. I believe that God is changeless, eternal, and irresistible, and I believe that God can change His mind (repent) and be resisted, it just depends on how you look at
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Calvinists, who deny that salvation can ever be lost, reason on the subject in a marvelous way They tell us, that... * no virgin's lamp can go out; [Matt. 25:1-13] * no promising harvest be choked with thorns; [Mk. 4:18-19] * no branch in Christ can ever be cut
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
When Spurgeon defended Calvinism, he defended the gospel. When he took up an argument to defend the TULIP, he was impassioned to focus upon the gospel. The following quote represents how, to him, the two were intertwined and inseparable. "The old truth that Calvin preached, that Augustine preached, that
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
"But He, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth." - Luke 11:17 "And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided