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Romans 9:18-21 — "God's Sovereign Choice"

Whether Paul's potter-and-clay metaphor teaches unconditional individual election to salvation (Calvinist reading) or God's sovereign freedom in salvation history (Arminian/corporate reading).

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The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Other Protestant

Denies

Gods will for salvation universal; all invited; choice real

Salvation Army rejects strict Calvinist reading emphasizing Gods unconditional election to damnation. Army affirms universal scope of Christs redemption and Gods desire all saved.\n\nMethodist-Holiness theology affirms human choice is real. God sovereignty creates conditions for human freedom not determining outcomes. Salvation available to all who believe.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Salvation Army Handbook on Salvation
  • John Wesleys Teaching
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