Bible Question:
After rereading the articles on Calvinism and Arminianism, I find there are parts of both I agree with, and parts of both I do not agree with. I NOT WANTING TO DISCUSS EITHER AND VIOLATE THE FORUM RUELS. My question is is there a name for those who would think each view has some worthy points? I mean besides just nuts. Is there a theological term for this? Thanks and blessings. justme |
Bible Answer: Justme - One who sees some good points in both Calvinism and Arminianism is a Calvarminian. If you believe that, sir, come down to Arkansas and talk to me about investing in my snipe ranch. :-) ..... I don't think there is a theological term for what you describe, although I know you are not alone in agreeing with parts of both soteriological systems, because I do also. I think the gap between the two persuasions is not nearly so broad or deep as one may be led to believe when he is exposed to debates between what we might term the extremes of both, i.e., hyper-Calvinism and hyper-Arminianism. That's what nearly derailed this Forum some years ago. We had super-zealous extremists on both sides going at it with a vengeance that would have made a debate between the Pharisees and Sadducces look like a friendly game of checkers. ...... Calvinists can and do produce Scripture to back up their position. So with Arminians. Yet God wrote the Book, and He doesn't contradict himself. The conflict is not, therefore, in the mind of God but in the finite human mind, in that no human being has perfect understanding of the mind of God nor flawless interpretation of all Scripture. For example, the Bible teaches God's election and it also teaches man's responsibility. There are many things about the Bible that I, now 72, realize I do not understand. Yes, when I was much younger, I was convinced that I understood about all there was to know. More and more, the older I get, I am convinced that the major part of wisdom is not knowing everything but in having ability to recognize what one clearly does not know and the humility to admit it. I can identify with one far greater than I, the apostle Peter, who, when trying to meddle in things that were none of his business, was asked by our Lord, "What is that to thee? Follow thou Me." ...... Justme, I believe with all my heart that the burden of the follower of Christ consists not especially in choosing sides between these two isms but in letting what light God gives us shine before men in order to bring glory to God. And it certainly doesn't take a degree in theology to believe that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, and to teach it to others! Blessings to you, Justme of Missouri, from Hank of Arkansas. |
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