Arminianism and Calvinism are not that different

Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by StefanM, Oct 30, 2019.

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    Yet another logical fallacy, this time personal incredulity. I imagine Nicodemus rolled his eyes when told by Jesus that you must be born anew.

    We can certainly agree Calvinism and Arminianism share concepts.

    1) Christ died for all mankind or some of mankind.
    2) God's choice for salvation of individuals is based on faith or is not based on faith.
    3) Once saved always saved or perhaps you are able to become unreborn.
    4) God's grace is irresistible or resistible.
    5) God's exhaustive knowledge of the future foreordains everything or not.
    6) God allows people to appropriately respond to the general call of the gospel or not.

    Yep, two peas in a pod! Both hold correct and erroneous views of scripture.

    Calvinism's once saved always saved is true, and Arminianism's Christ died for all mankind and God chooses individuals for salvation through faith are true.