2006-06-28 00:02:06 · 11 answers · asked by djbennett999 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All these are different schools of interpretation. These are based on the understanding or conviction each one holds. There are reasons why they subscribe to these views. To see which is right, one has to compare it with what the Bible says. Verify every reason and come to one's own conclusion. You may check out these sites.
http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/cat1c.htm
http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/chmm604.htm
God bless!
2006-06-28 00:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is no such a thing as Arminian Theology. John Calvin wrote a systematic theology and Jacob Arminius who was born 4 years before Calvin died disagreed with his system and set down to prove him wrong. Arminius never wrote a systematic theology but only disputed the areas that he disagreed with Calvin. That is why Arminian teaching has so much diversity in it. I tend to be a Biblicists and accept each system where is is clearly seen in scripture. There are dangers to following a system rather than the Bible.
2006-06-28 00:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's too bad that these systems are named after MEN instead of labelled according to what they actually teach. I think that Calvinism should be called "Sovereign Grace of God" and Arminianism "Sovereign Choice of Man."
I believe that the Bible is explicitly and unavoidably clear on its teachings about "free" will and God's eternal decrees. The ninth chapter of Romans is as clear and explicit as it's possible to be.
Lots of good side-by-side comparison of the two schools of thought can be found at the URL below.
2006-06-28 00:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by Robin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily who is wrong and who is right. It's a matter of perspective and emphasis. Calvinism emphasizes the kingship of God, Arminianism emphasizes the fatherhood of God. Where you start theologically really determines your view. The ideal is to find some sort of balance in between. As an Arminian myself, I tend to start with the view of God as Father, not the view of God as Sovereign King. This is not to deny the sovereignty of God, but to emphasize the love of God.
2006-06-28 00:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Swish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If one assumes that orthodoxy is correct in any belief system, then Catholicism is correct. Calvinism would be pretty far afield of that and would be considered heresy. Arminianism, being closer to orthodoxy, would be closer to being correct.
Being an agnostic, I really don't care, though.
2006-06-28 00:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calvanism is preaching another gospel. Arminianism is in line with Scripture. Dave Hunt is an excellant teacher of why Calvanism is wrong.
He has written books on all sorts of subjects if you just type his name in the computer will bring up some of his teachings he is very good and accurate with his Scriptures.
2006-06-28 00:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calvinism is more consonant with the scripture and affirms the sovereignty of God in salvation.
Search out the findings of the Synod of Dort for the historic response to James Arminius.
Another way to pose the question is "Can a man who is dead (spiritually) raise himself?
Good question.
2006-06-28 00:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Southern Baptists -- this was the main topic of debate at their recent convention.
So I guess they've solved those little problems of feeding the hungry and getting their country out of an unwinnable war. I must have missed the headlines, but good for them.
2006-06-28 00:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't you think there are some idiots people out there.
To answer your question it doesn't really matter. Neither will save you in the end, only Jesus. I know both sides of the coin becuase I've been on both sides. But they don't matter honest. Jesus does though.
2006-06-28 10:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by Smart_Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither because:
What is the Imacculate Conception supposed to mean?
(NOT A VIRGIN BIRTH! - betcha)
Jesus, the basis of Christianity? .
If Jesus died, he could NOT have been God.
Gods do not die? Do they?
If Jesus 'died' on Friday and 'undied' on Sunday, what else besides Saturday was sacrificed?
Did Jesus give up Saturday for us? Big deal!
If Jesus died for our sins, there should not be any more sins, else why go through with it?.
If Jesus really DIED, he should be dead, dead, dead!
If you swallow this stuff, you are not going to like the folks who don't. You want them to swallow it too.
They want everyone to convert to their non-thinking.
2006-06-28 00:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋