Arminanism Quote by Thomas C. Oden
““If God absolutely and pretemporally decrees that particular persons shall be saved and others damned, apart from any cooperation of human freedom, then God cannot in any sense intend that all shall be saved, as 1 Timothy 4:10 declares. The promise of glory is conditional on grace being received by faith active in love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Grace, Thomas C. Oden, 2005
Divine election that excludes human cooperation cannot align with the biblical claim that all may be saved, suggesting grace must be received through faith and love.
In simple terms: God’s saving plan requires human response.
Key Takeaway
Recognize faith and love as active parts of salvation.
Themes
theology
salvation
free will
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal belief
- ethical discussions
Key Concepts
predestination
grace
faith
love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does human freedom affect divine promises?
- Can grace be truly unconditional?
