Sep 17, 2008

General Agreement?

General Agreement between Arminians and Calvinists?

Total Depravity

"No man can save himself."

"No man can earn his salvation."

"God must initiate the work of salvation."


Election

"Only the elect will go to heaven."

"Calling and election go hand in hand."

"None who die in unbelief are elect."



Atonement

"Christ died for sinners."

"It is only for the sake of Christ's death that any sinner is forgiven."

"The atonement is received by sinners when they are born again."


Calling

"The Lord calls sinners to salvation through his word and Spirit."

"The call is effectual in all who believe and obey the gospel."

"One must be effectually called to be finally saved."



Perseverence or Preservation

"Born again sinners are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation."

"He who endures to the end shall be saved."

"Nothing shall separate the child of God from the love of God for him."

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