I am saying it has no etymology. It is a recent invention by calvies. Further:
Synergism is used in scripture but never in a soteriological context:
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
1Co 16:16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
2Co 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
Jas 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
Scripture never defines these types of terms (i.e. synergism vs. Monergism) in soteriological contexts. In fact the only issue that is dealt with regarding works is to rely on the works of the law. "Works" is never placed in any other context in scripture. Therefore the false dichotomy calvies have created out of thin air is not supported by scripture in any way shape or form.
Continuation of Why Y'all Aint Calvinists thread
Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by JonC, Mar 5, 2018.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
So the use of these two words to create a false dichotomy (i.e. you are either a monergist or you are a synergist.)
We cannot have peaceful discussions because Calvies want to impose their terms, which we reject, on others. No one wants that no will they accept that. Its nothing but bullying pure and simple. Now the term calvinist has such a bad connotation that calvies are running from it as fast as they can to their made up terms such a monergyst. -
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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"1650s, "theological doctrine that human will cooperates with divine grace in regeneration" (implying that the fall did not cost the soul all inclination toward holiness), from Modern Latin synergismus, from Greek synergos "working together"
You believe that you were saved by cooperating with divine grace.
Of course, the invention of the word "synergism" implies a need for the word to distinguish it from an opposing view.
One opposing view is what is known as "Monergism" (a word one dictionary traces to the 19th Century, and is present in at least three dictionaries to include Websters). -
Use of Time Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I find it amusing that after having it pointed out that you were using the term “calvies” as a slur it’s almost like you are going out of your way to use the term in every subsequent post. You of course knew what you were doing there and it is childishly transparent.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Further Calvies are synergists unless one holds to the idea that man does not also preach the word that leads to mens salvation. -
"1650s, "theological doctrine that human will cooperates with divine grace in regeneration" (implying that the fall did not cost the soul all inclination toward holiness), from Modern Latin synergismus, from Greek synergos "working together" (see synergy). Used in non-theological sense "a working together, cooperation" by 1910 (first of medicines)." -
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James Donovan Member
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Monergism a new word? Hardly!
Monergism (Greek mono meaning "one" and erg meaning "work") is a term for the belief that the Holy Spirit is the only agent who effects regeneration of Christians.
John 7:21 ἕν ἔργον "one work." Just as our salvation is "not by (our) works" but of the "one work" of Christ.
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Iconoclast Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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I think we can all see that.
And of course the whole point of this thread is to continue the calvinism-refuting discussion from the Bible. -
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Iconoclast Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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What is 'not to get'???
This is the easy part.
Your tactic is far more transparent than you may have at first imagined to yourself.
Your response to scripture that refutes calvinism? it is the much expected false-accusation and ad hominem derail.
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