“Calvinism emphasizes divine sovereignty and free grace; Arminianism emphasizes human responsibility. The one restricts the saving grace to the elect; the other extends it to all men on the condition of faith. Both are right in what they assert; both are wrong in what they deny. If one important truth is pressed to the exclusion of another truth of equal importance, it becomes an error, and loses its hold upon the conscience. The Bible gives us a theology which is more human than Calvinism and more divine than Arminianism, and more Christian than either of them.”
Quote by Philip Schaff
Work
History of the Christian Church, Volume 8 Modern Christianity the Swiss Reformation
Comprehensive in scope, this book delves into the Swiss Reformation, examining its impact on the broader Christian Church. It covers key figures, theological debates, and the cultural and social changes brought about by the Reformation in Switzerland. more
Author
Philip Schaff
Philip Schaff was a historian and theologian, born on January 1, 1819, and died on October 20, 1893. His research focused on the history of religion and Christian theology, which had a profound impact on later generations. more