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Monergistic, [38] [39] through the means of grace, resistible. [40] Synergistic, resistible due to the common grace of free will. [41] [42] Perseverance and apostasy: Perseverance of the saints: the eternally elect in Christ will certainly persevere in faith. [43] Falling away is possible, [44] but God gives gospel assurance. [45] [46]
Perseverance of the saints, also known as preservation of the saints, is a Calvinist doctrine asserting that the elect will persevere in faith and ultimately achieve salvation. This concept was initially developed by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century, based on the idea of predestination by predeterminism .
The word enduring (hupomenÅ) means "to persevere: absolutely and emphatically, under misfortunes and trial to hold fast to one's faith in Christ." [292] The present tense verb conveys the meaning "keep on enduring" [293] or "persevering." [294] Thus, a persevering faith "is to be a normal way of life" for Timothy and other Christ-followers. [295]
Irresistible grace (also called effectual grace, [1] effectual calling, or efficacious grace) is a doctrine in Christian theology particularly associated with Calvinism, which teaches that the saving grace of God is effectually applied to those whom he has determined to save (the elect) and, in God's timing, overcomes their resistance to obeying the call of the gospel, bringing them to faith ...
Eternal security, also known as "once saved, always saved" is the belief providing Christian believers with absolute assurance of their final salvation.Its development, particularly within Protestantism, has given rise to diverse interpretations, especially in relation with the defining aspects of theological determinism, libertarian free will and the significance of personal perseverance.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 April 2024. Views of the founder of Calvinism John Calvin believed that Scripture is necessary for human understanding of God's revelation, that it is the equivalent of direct revelation, and that it is both "majestic" and "simple." Calvin's general, explicit exposition of his view of Scripture is ...
If they believe God's promises and seek to live in accord with God's commands, then their good deeds done in response with a cheerful heart provide proof that can strengthen their assurance of salvation against doubts. This assurance is not, however, a necessary consequence of salvation, and such assurance may be shaken as well as strengthened ...
Both Reformed and Evangelical theology acknowledges that union with Christ is the subjective application of God's objective work in Salvation. [13] In Protestant theology the phrase union with Christ means a mutual indwelling (John 14-15), of Christians and the triune God, without affirming that Christians are absorbed into God. [14]