Both Billy and Franklin Graham and the local Arminians here on site agree with the Arminian philosophy which is based upon shifting God to a lesser position in salvation Whilst concocting a more prominent and active role for man.
Arminian Man gets a more powerful "Free Will" so that he can dispute with God on his eternal future.
So IN Arminian philosophy:- # Sin becomes weaker and less influential within Arminian man. So the sinner isn't all that bad after all, and can thus get into heaven with more of his personal nature in tact. # Election relies more upon the decision of Arminian man so that God cannot save without man's approval. Arminian free will then plays a part in election and the sinner can then retain control over his choices. # Salvation being then of partial human origin can be refused by the sinner or lost by the free will of the misbehaving Arminian. # Atonement is redefined by the Arminian as less effective because it does not save everybody. The blood of the crucified Christ therefore does not hold the same influence with God the Father. # The Arminian image of God is that HIS sovereignty is not as comprehensive as some believe. This being so mans image is given a corresponding makeover and sin is sanitized to influence the Lord.
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