III-6 Sanctifying and Persevering Grace The section “Saving and Justifying Grace” has already introduced sanctification and perseverance. We will explore them further here by providing a rigorous biblical definition, supported by key scriptural passages. III-6-1 Sanctification Sanctification is related to holiness and refers to the act or process by which a person becomes “holy.” The […]
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III-5 Saving and Justifying Grace III-5-1 Saving Grace Saving grace is an act of God, a manifestation of his goodness and generosity, which forgives, uplifts, and restores the sinner. It is a free gift from God offered to humanity. It goes beyond mere forgiveness, as it encompasses the entire process of salvation and is its
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III-4 “RESISTIBLE Grace” and “RESTORATIVE Grace” II-4-1 Meaning of RESISTIBLE Grace (Arminian doctrine) The word “RESISTBLE” contrasts with the Calvinist notion of IRRESISTIBLE grace. Arminianism affirms that God’s grace, while necessary for salvation, can be resisted. According to Arminianism, RESISTIBLE grace is the prevenient and salvific grace that God offers to all humans, giving them
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III-3 Irresistible Grace Presenting the doctrine of irresistible grace in a few sentences is a real challenge. Furthermore, one must choose one’s words carefully to avoid inadvertently distorting Calvinist thought on this subject. I will therefore strive to offer a clear and faithful summary. First, it is crucial to note that the doctrines of grace,
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III-2 Prevenient Grace Prevenient grace is a term used to describe the grace given by God that precedes the act of a sinner exercising their saving faith in Jesus Christ. The term “prevenient” comes from a Latin word meaning “to precede, to anticipate.” By definition, any theological system that affirms the necessity of God’s grace
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” I- Introduction In Christianity, faith is a central and fundamental concept, deeply linked to redemption, which is the very heart of Christian theology. Redemption, signifying the redemption of humanity from sin through the sacrifice of Jesus
The Grace of God James Packer, in his book entitled “Knowing God,” states that Christianity is the religion of grace. He presents God’s grace as God’s freely manifested love for guilty sinners, regardless of their merits and even in defiance of their demerits. It is God who shows kindness to beings who deserve only severity