CALVINISM VS ARMINIANISM: Side-by-Side Theology Guide. Compare Calvinism and Arminianism on salvation, grace, election, and free will. Clear chart, biblical insights, and doctrinal distinctions explained.

 

Theological Framework Comparison

Key Question

Calvinism

Arminianism

Who initiates salvation?

God alone, by sovereign decree

God initiates, but humans must freely respond

 

Is grace resistible?

No—grace for the elect is irresistible

Yes—grace is offered to all, but can be resisted

 

Is salvation conditional?

No choices offered—based solely on God’s sovereign will

 

Yes—based on faith in Christ

 

For whom did Christ die?

Only for the elect

For all people

Can salvation be lost?

No—true believers will persevere to the end

 

Yes—it depends on continued faith and obedience

 

Does God predestine damnation?

Yes—non-elect are passed over or 

 actively reprobated

No—condemnation is based on one’s free rejection of God's offer

 

 Does the Bible agree with either of these positions?

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