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Methodists believe Jesus Christ died for all humanity, not a limited few: the doctrine of unlimited atonement. Wesleyan Methodists identify with the Arminian conception of free will, as opposed to the theological determinism of absolute predestination.
Lutherans believe Christians should be assured that they are among the predestined. [66] However, they disagree with those who make predestination the source of salvation rather than Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection. Unlike some Calvinists, Lutherans do not believe in a predestination to damnation. [67]
The Methodist Visitor in describing this doctrine, admonishes individuals: "'Ye must be born again.' Yield to God that He may perform this work in and for you. Admit Him to your heart. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.'" [45] [46] In congruence with the Wesleyan (Methodist) definition of sin: [47]
God predestines the elect to a glorious future: Predestination is not the predetermination of who will believe, but rather the predetermination of the believer's future inheritance. The elect are therefore predestined to sonship through adoption , glorification , and eternal life .
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination. Philadelphia: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company. Bounds, Christopher. T. (2011). "How are People Saved? The Major Views of Salvation with a Focus on Wesleyan Perspectives and their Implications". Wesley and Methodist Studies. 3: 31– 54. doi:10.2307/42909800. JSTOR 42909800. Calvin, John ...
Unlike Calvinists, Lutherans do not believe in a predestination to damnation. [16] Instead, Lutherans teach eternal damnation is a result of the unbeliever's sins, rejection of the forgiveness of sins, and unbelief, all of which occur when God chooses not to positively intervene during the unbeliever's lifetime. [ 17 ]
But if you do believe in a God who is still involved, well, you’re stuck. Sorry. If you’re here expecting me to tell you whether or not the Methodists made the right call, I’m about to ...
Wesley did not believe in the Calvinist understanding of predestination, that is, that some persons had been elected by God for salvation and others for damnation. He expressed his understanding of humanity's relationship to God as utter dependence upon God's grace. God was at work to spiritually enable all people to be capable of coming to faith.