My issues with Arminianism

[ElectedbyHim]

Here are 6 of my issues with Arminianism.

1) God's decrees are limited by man's choices/decisions.

The main thing is, God's eternal purpose is established "for his own glory".
Psalm 33:11 states:
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

These include the happenings of life, the affairs of nations, and the actions of both good and evil.
And, they were made before the world began and are immutable.

2) The belief that believers can "fall away" and lose their salvation

Now I do know that not all Arminians believe that a believer can lose their salvation; they are not all in agreement. But many insist on it even though scripture teaches perseverance of the saints.

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Eph 3:11.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Eph 4:30.

3) Arminianism can lead to a works-based righteousness, where individuals constantly strive for a perfection they can never achieve, leading to guilt and a lack of assurance of salvation.
I believe it's just another road to Rome.

4) The view that Christ's death was sufficient for all but not effective for everyone until a person chooses, which undercuts the efficacy of the atonement itself.
This makes Christ's atonement a probable atonement. Which teaches, it's possible to get saved.

5) Arminianism has a weak view of original sin, which in turn impacts the understanding of the need for the work of Christ and the nature of conversion.
Arminians claim they agree with Original sin, but I believe they do not rightly understand it.

6) Arminianism detracts from God's glory. They emphasize human ability to choose. This proves their lack of true understanding of original sin. Some may not realize it, but they are taking a little of the glory of salvation for themselves.

6) Arminianism detracts from God's glory. They emphasize human ability to choose. This proves their lack of true understanding of original sin. Some may not realize it, but they are taking a little of the glory of salvation for themselves.

Sinful human pride.

Pride sums up Arminianism for me.

 

[makesends]

Someday I hope to . I have a lot of questions. I wonder if there will be a limit?


From what others say Eve did exactly as she was created to do.

Which goes back to my Why???

Of course God had whatever control he wanted to have.... but just let her be.

IMO I think either predestined or free will, that Eve would have been intrigued by another voice that seemed to know
about God and she felt safe.... I bet she also had been looking at that fruit and wondering about it... and I don't think she
or Adam either one knew what God meant about eat the fruit and die.

I would be willing to bet the serpent had a piece of fruit and bit into it and when he did not die Eve quickly ate for herself.

When she did not die... Adam was all ready... and he probably did not want her mad at him... so it is now history....
for whatever reason they had to go against God.




Not me... I am a card carrying member of the free will group.

But I run into more predestined, anti free will in Genesis discussions then enough, I guess I just assume at this point.

FWIW: To my thinking, if the ability to make choices is to be called, "free will", it is not mutually exclusive with predestination nor determinism.

 

[Arial]

I guess what I am wanting to know is why , I wonder, would he want his creation to start off with a failure at the hands of Satan.... that serpent?

Consider that the Bible is one continuous story from beginning to end. The story is God's plan of redemption unfolding in history. It was established in the Covenant of Redemption within the Godhead before the creation of our world. The central figure and focus, the protagonist if you will, is Jesus the Son of God who comes to redeem.

Consider that war is declared on the serpent in Gen 3:15 and everything that follows are the result of battles in the spiritual realm.

Now, look at the end of the story.
Is. 11
1 Cor 15
Rev 21-22
Col 1:15-20

All things were created by the Son and For him.

Our Lord and our God.