Wisløffs Dogmehistorie 25 Lærestridigheter hos de reformerte
Jul 30, 2021
Dive into the intriguing debates surrounding Arminianism and Calvinism. Explore the Netherlands' pivotal role in shaping Reformed theology and the influence of figures like Gomarus. Discover how mysticism intertwined with Reformed beliefs and the impacts of humanism in the 1600s. The discussion highlights key differences in predestination views and the political ramifications of the Remonstrant movement. Wisløff also addresses the lasting significance of the Dordt Synod, particularly its perspectives on salvation and assurance.
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Arminius Introduced Conditional Human Response
- Arminius softened strict Calvinist predestination by affirming human will can respond when God enables it.
- Carl Fredrik Wisløff shows this created a distinct theological current later called Arminianism.
Two Competing Frameworks Shaped Protestantism
- Arminianism and Calvinism crystallized into two competing frameworks over predestination and atonement extent.
- Wisløff notes this divide shaped later movements like Methodism and debates in England and America.
The Five-Point Remonstration Story
- Wisløff recounts that Jacobus Arminius's followers, led by Episcopius, pressed a formal Remonstration with five points in 1610.
- This document explicitly challenged strict Calvinist positions and framed the later Remonstrant cause.
