Theodicy Soteriology, Hermeneutics

SOTERIOLOGY : M. M. NINAN
choice is Divine
perogative and his
soveriegn decision
which requires no
reason.
L Limited Atonement -
Jesus died on the
cross for only for
those who were
preordained and
elected.
I Irresistible Grace -
Since the elect is
preordained, the elect
cannot resist this
grace. They will
respond. It cannot be
violated.
commands, he
predestinated to
salvation; the others
to damnation.
God has given the
laws and the
examples to guide
people into
righteousness
through the ages.
Jesus was the
supreme example.
His atonement is
available to those
who have actually
sinned and claim
this sacrifice.
Grace, in the most
limited sense
(gracious influence)
is given to those
only who deserve it
by the faithful
employment of their
own powers. But
man can resist it.
Unlimited Atonement - Jesus died for
all mankind. The blood of Jesus is
available for salvation to whomsoever
that receive it.
Resistible Grace - God offers his grace
to all. Each man decided his or her
own fate by resisting or cooperating
with it.
P
Perseverance of the
Saints - Since the
election was a decree
of God, the elect are
secure in their
salvation. They will
persevere till the end.
There is no
assurance of
salvation except the
grace of God which
guide. Man
decides his fate.
Assurance and Security - The security
of salvation is in the faithfulness of
God. We can refuse to be saved
anytime. The unfaithfulness of man
causes falling away. The freedom of
will of man will remain with him till the
end of the age.
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