In this series, I will not debate Calvinism vs. Arminianism. After all, the majority of the people who use the term "Arminian" are Calvinists - a very small micro-sect of Christianity. The other 6-billion people on the planet refer to "Arminians" as Christians. I also like the term "Biblicist," when it comes to matters of doctrine.
Arminian Heresy
Calvinists claim that All non-Calvinists are Arminian. They continue to claim that Arminian churches teach something other than Eternal Security (also called Once Saved, Always Saved - OSAS).
At this point, Calvinists will start reaching and twisting words (they always do).
"Arminians teach that works get you into Heaven and can keep you from it."
"Arminians teach that one can lose one's salvation."
Funny thing...
Christian (Arminian, for you Calvinists) churches correctly teach that no one sin can undo your salvation.
Christian churches correctly teach that no number of sins can undo your salvation.
Christian churches teach that if you turn away (choose to no longer believe), then you have forsaken your salvation. This is Biblical. It is also the other side of the coin of free will.
Summary:
No one sin can take salvation away.
No multitude of sins can take salvation away.
Eternal Security = sins are forgiven, provided faith in God is present.
Just as salvation can be accepted, it can be rejected.
Ephesians 2:8-9 -
You are saved by God’s grace because of your faith. This salvation is God’s gift. It’s not something you possessed. It's not something you did that you can be proud of.
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