Anglican theology deliberately holds in tension the themes of Romans 9:18-21 without resolving them in a single direction. The Thirty-Nine Articles (Article XVII) affirm that God has decreed election of those who will be saved; however, double predestination is explicitly rejected. The 'via media' character of Anglicanism means that both Calvinist and Arminian perspectives are represented in the tradition.

Anglican churches include both Reformed clergy (affirming unconditional election) and Arminian-leaning pastors. The focus is on the mystery of divine sovereignty and human responsibility rather than on systematic resolution. God's grace is freely offered to all, yet God's purposes are not thwarted by human choice.