Many Christians assume that the questions at issue between Calvinists and Arminians are ultimately irresolvable. Calvinists have “their verses” and Arminians have theirs. Calvinism reminds us that we cannot save ourselves and Arminianism reminds us of our responsibility to trust and obey. Furthermore, there have been good people on both sides of this debate throughout the centuries; do we really think that we’ll be able to come down on one side or the other? However, with all due respect to those who assume it, it must be said that this is a lazy position.
