Bible Question:
Greetings Forum! Sir Pent raised an interesting question (and suggested a seperate thread for it): Are there any practical differences between Calvinism and Arminianism? By this question, I am not refering to the theological differences. Rather, I am refering to differences in life application. Does either view make any difference in the way we live our Christian lives? Please do not respond with theological arguments for or against. Please be polite and understanding. I realize that this type of thread has the possibilty of raising up a bunch of strawmen. With that said, have at it! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
Bible Answer: Dear Tim, Thanks for posting your question. As I have been 'labeled' as having no 'label' in the C and A debate (this forum, ya gotta luv it!), this is not an answer to your question. If both C and A listed their core beliefs, as implied in anothor post, I would probably line up more closely with one over the other. But as this is not the goal of this string, I thought that I would offer some 'practical' areas for this question. How does your belief in Calvinism or Armenianism affect: Your personal relationship to God? How accepted you feel that you are to God? Your prayer life? Your Bible study? Your worship of God? Your ability to share the gospel with others? Your efforts to disciple others? Your fellowship with other believers? Your involvement in the local church? Your involvement in missions? Your manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit in your life? Thanks for the opportunity to ask these questions. In Christ, Bill Mc |