Index Scripture interprets Scripture In interpreting, we do use Language and Logic - and these have to be precise and sound. But the only empirical test of the validity of any doctrine is whether it is in accordance with all of Scriptures. If a doctrine stands in direct contradiction with any single portion of the…Read more Principles of Interpretation
Christianity
The Reconciliation
Index The reconciliation is quite simply holding all of calvinist theology as applicable only to the Elect while simultaneously holding all of arminian theology as applicable only to the Non-Elect. Individual Election and Predestination is true for the Elect - while there is no predestined condemnation of the non-elect, completely attributed to their own self-determinism.…Read more The Reconciliation
Tying in Election and Predestination
Index Calvinist Corner Given that the calvinists attribute all sovereignty to God alone over the salvation of a person, it fits quite neatly with the idea of Individual Election resulting in predestined salvation unto eternal life. If God has purposed a chosen generation in his eternal Kingdom, then consistent with their belief that no man…Read more Tying in Election and Predestination
God’s Sovereignty vs Man’s Responsibility
Index The Roman Catholic Church preached a synergy in salvation - where God provides grace in Christ and Man has faith and works in order to fulfill the requirements of salvation. The Protestant reformation did away with any concept of a synergy involving man's works in order to attain salvation - and upheld that it…Read more God’s Sovereignty vs Man’s Responsibility
The Origins of Calvinism and Arminianism
Index The Protestant Reformation In the early 16th century, the Roman Catholic Church was still the predominant face of Christianity - and they had erred in what they represented, seen in their practice of indulgences among other such beliefs. And that's the idea that man could change his state by doing something himself to merit…Read more The Origins of Calvinism and Arminianism
Common Ground in Calvinism and Arminianism
Index A quick summary of what the calvinists and arminians share - The Gospel of Christ Christianity as a whole points out the problem in Man and provides the solution in Jesus Christ. The problem with us is that we are found to be sinful ie evil in the sight of God - and evil…Read more Common Ground in Calvinism and Arminianism
Introduction – uniting Calvinism and Arminianism
Index This is quite simply an attempt to uphold Eph 4:3 - specifically to bring about unity between the calvinists and the arminians who have remained divided for far too long. We know both groups include Bible-believing Christians who simply cannot happen to agree on certain difficult doctrines - This series seeks to lay out…Read more Introduction – uniting Calvinism and Arminianism
Reconciliation of Calvinism and Arminianism
• IntroductionWhat is Calvinism and Arminianism • Common Ground • The Origins • God's Sovereignty vs Man's Responsibility • Tying in Election and Predestination• The Reconciliation • Principles of Interpretation • The fallacy of parallelism• To the Calvinist • Romans 9 • 2 Key Observations …Read more Reconciliation of Calvinism and Arminianism