Arminian Theology and Assemblies of God Doctrine: A Biblical Foundation
This course examines how Arminian theology influences Assemblies of God doctrine on salvation, sanctification, and the Holy Spirit by anchoring each major theological claim in Scripture. Rather than beginning with denominational positions, we start with what the biblical text itself teaches about divine sovereignty, human choice, Spirit empowerment, and Christian transformation. Each chapter investigates a key passage that illuminates this intersection, progressively building a biblical framework that explains why both Arminianism and Pentecostalism emphasize human response to God's gracious initiative. By the course's end, learners will understand how the Pentecostal movement inherited and developed distinctively Arminian answers to the deepest questions about salvation and the Spirit.
Chapters
The Divine Initiative and Human Response: Romans 8:28-39 as Foundation
Romans 8:28-39 - Paul's declaration that God works all things together for good, predestined believers to be conformed to Christ's image, called them through the gospel, justified them, and glorified them, while nothing can separate them from God's love.
Election and Responsibility in Tension: Romans 9:1-29 and the Paradox at the Heart of Salvation
Romans 9:1-29 - Paul's extended meditation on God's election of Israel, using examples of Jacob and Esau, Moses, and Pharaoh, while simultaneously affirming Israel's responsibility to pursue righteousness and the Gentiles' capacity to attain it through faith.
The Spirit's Sealing and Believer's Inclusion: Ephesians 1:3-14 on Redemption and the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 1:3-14 - Paul's description of spiritual blessings in Christ, redemption through His blood, forgiveness of sins, the revelation of God's will, and believers being sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their inheritance.
Pentecostal Salvation: Spirit Baptism, Speaking in Tongues, and Repentance in Acts 2:37-39
Acts 2:37-39 - Peter's Pentecost sermon concluding with the crowd's anguished question, Peter's call to repent and be baptized, the promise of forgiveness and the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the assurance that the promise extends to all whom the Lord calls.
Sanctification and the Spirit-Empowered Life: Galatians 5:16-26 on Christian Transformation
Galatians 5:16-26 - Paul's teaching on walking by the Spirit versus gratifying the desires of the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and the call to keep in step with the Spirit while putting to death the deeds of the body.
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