`Calvinism versus Arminianism`

On Aminianism and Predestination

The teaching of Jesus as quoted by Apostle John in John 3 :16 states .so that every one who believes in him should not perish but have eternal life ' clearly emphasized that man has part in the salvation which Jesus Christ had accomplished . This was corroborated by Saint Paul in his letter to the Romans in chapter 10 : 11 in which he pointed out from the scripture that who ever believe in him shall not be disappointed ' Referring to text he cited , Paul stated that the word

`whoever ' includes everyone , because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him . As the scripture says , everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved (Romans 10 : 12-13

In the light of these biblical passages , I am in favor of the doctrine of Arminianism regarding salvation . The Arminian doctrine held that salvation is accomplished through combined efforts of God and man (Steele Thomas (1963 ,

. 19 . According to Steele and Thomas (1963 God has provided salvation for everyone , but his provision becomes effective only for those who , of their own free will , choose to cooperate with Him and accept His offer of grace (p . 19

The Arminian doctrine of salvation `for everyone ' holds more weight in light of the biblical passages above . The statements derived from these passages such as `everyone who believes in him will not perish (John 3...