BBST 354 The Doctrine of Election - Part 7

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lecture on the Doctrine of Election, focusing on the Reformed and Arminian perspectives.

Reformed view

A theological perspective emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation and the idea of election to salvation.

Arminian view

The theological perspective that highlights human free will in accepting or rejecting salvation.

Sovereignty

The supreme power or authority of God to act according to His will without limitations.

Free will

The power of individuals to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or divine intervention.

Compatibilism

The belief that God's sovereignty and human free will can coexist without contradiction.

Election

The doctrine that God chooses certain individuals or groups for salvation.

Divine foreknowledge

God's omniscient awareness of future events, including human decisions.

Acts 2:22-23

A passage where Peter speaks to the responsibility of those who crucified Jesus while affirming God's divine purpose.

Acts 4:27-28

A passage emphasizing the believers' prayer acknowledging God's sovereignty in the events surrounding Jesus's crucifixion.

Human responsibility

The accountability of individuals for their actions, especially in a moral or ethical context.