How is Arminianism more biblical than Calvinism?

Answer 1

Here is the Biblical defense of Arminianism, as defended by followers of James Arminius:

GOD HAS DECREED TO SAVE ALL WHO WOULD TRUST IN CHRIST FOR THEIR SALVATION

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotton Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned.”

Calvinist would appeal to book of Ephesians, which is addressed to believers, "He hath chosen us (believers) in him (in Christ) before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love."

Who were "chosen"? Believers. When? Before the foundation of the world! "Having predestinated us (believers) unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself." The Calvinist claims, "There it is! Salvation is predestined!" Let's examine the passage! The only thing that is predestined here is the plan of God for salvation! The passage never says that anybody was ever predestined to salvation! It just says that God's plan is that people are chosen in Christ on the basis of belief before the foundation of the world, and this purpose is that they would be holy and blameless before Him in love. What is predestined is that believers be sanctified! God has predestined from all eternity that believers are to be adopted children through the work of Christ unto Himself.

Paul writes, "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

CHRIST DIED FOR ALL MEN
“And He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world." "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

To say that Christ did not die for each and every person in the entire world throughout history is to deny that God, "is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

Answer 2

Whether it is or isn't more Biblical, I'll let you decide, but here, in the words of John Wesley are the points of contention:

' But there is an undeniable difference between the Calvinists and Arminians, with regard to the three other questions. Here they divide; the former believe absolute, the latter only conditional, predestination. The Calvinists hold, (1.) God has absolutely decreed, from all eternity, to save such and such persons, and no others; and that Christ died for these, and none else. The Arminians hold, God has decreed, from all eternity, touching all that have the written word, "He that believeth shall be saved: He that believeth not, shall be condemned:" And in order to this, "Christ died for all, all that were dead in trespasses and sins;" that is, for every child of Adam, since "in Adam all died."

The Calvinists hold, Secondly, that the saving grace of God is absolutely irresistible; that no man is any more able to resist it, than to resist the stroke of lightning. The Arminians hold, that although there may be some moments wherein the grace of God acts irresistibly, yet, in general, any man may resist, and that to his eternal ruin, the grace whereby it was the will of God he should have been eternally saved.

The Calvinists hold, Thirdly, that a true believer in Christ cannot possibly fall from grace. The Arminians hold, that a true believer may "make shipwreck of faith and a good conscience;" that he may fall, not only foully, but finally, so as to perish for ever.

Indeed, the two latter points, irresistible grace and infallible perseverance, are the natural consequence of the former, of the unconditional decree. For if God has eternally and absolutely decreed to save such and such persons, it follows, both that they cannot resist his saving grace, (else they might miss of salvation,) and that they cannot finally fall from that grace which they cannot resist. So that, in effect, the three questions come into one, "Is predestination absolute or conditional?" The Arminians believe, it is conditional; the Calvinists, that it is absolute '

Peace to you.

Answer 3

Jacobus Arminius and John Calvin were contemporaries and expanded on the teachings of Martin Luther. Neither Arminianism nor Calvinism is more "biblical" than the other. They both adhere to the essentials of the faith in terms of the nature of God, salvation through faith in Christ, and the authority of God's Word. They differ on minor points which over the years have become a major source of contention which has caused division in the Body of Christ.

Answer 4

It isn't. Arminianism says that you have a choice with regard to the offer of salvation from the Holy Spirit - you can resist the Holy Spirit - and you can loose your salvation. Calvinism says that you are predestined to become a Christian (Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:4,5,11; John 1:12,13; 2 Thess. 2:13) and have no choice in the matter (John 15:16; '... not you chose me but I chose you ... ' )
And you do not lose your salvation: ' ... this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day ' (John 6:39).

Answer 5

properly i don't understand what Arminianism is yet Calvinism, close yet no cigar, they cancel out the countless atonement and for this reason, offering God as being unfair and unjust. extremely, because of the fact God foreknew our volition, that some might and a few does not have self assurance in accordance to their own unfastened will and that and basically that's how we grew to grow to be predestined (as he already knew who might and does not have self assurance). Calvinists have self assurance God chosen a "particular bunch" which cancels out Jesus loss of life on the go for "the international's sin" and WHOSOEVER believes in him shall have eternal existence. So Calvinists are not biblical in that experience as that's defined in org., languages. a million/2 the question replied LOL

Answer 6

arminianism is more biblical

Answer 7

How? It's not - although those who hold to that view would argue the point.

Answer 8

Armenia is a country.
Calvanism is a belief system.

Answer 9

no it is not.