Nuanced
God's sovereignty and human choice coexist; prevenient grace enables freedom
The C&MA reads Romans 9:18-21 within a framework that affirms both divine sovereignty and human moral responsibility. God's sovereign will is not deterministic but compatible with genuine human agency. The 'hardening' of Pharaoh is interpreted as God's permission rather than irresistible predetermination.
Key Distinctions
- Divine sovereignty:
- Human freedom:
- affirmed
- Election type:
- conditional
Scripture References
Sources
- C&MA Statement of Faith