Is Arminianism Actually a Heresy?

Most professing Christians today hold to Arminian views, with many on both sides of the Calvinism vs Arminianism debate often assuming it is merely a secondary issue or a sort of "family squabble" over doctrine. But is it, really? In this episode of The Conquering Truth, we explore why the Reformers saw the doctrines of Arminianism not just as a mistake, but as a fundamental rejection of the biblical Gospel. When Martin Luther debated Erasmus, the core issue wasn't the corruption of the papacy—it was the nature of God's election and the bondage of the will. Does God choose man, or does man choose God? We dive into the outline of Arminianism to show how it changes the very nature of God, turning the Creator into a "slave" to man's choices and stripping Him of His glory. We also want to be very clear that this does not mean that everyone who has been taught or who holds to some form of Arminian doctrine is an unsaved heretic. But it does not help anyone to treat these doctrinal differences as if they are minor. There are wolves in and among the church who use these heresies to divide the church and to weaken the gospel. While our desire should always be unity, it should always be unity through truth, with the expectation that the Spirit of Truth will guide those whom He indwells. Episode on Heresy vs Heretics:    • Is Heresy Only Rejecting Essential Doctrin...   Essay on Calvinism vs Arminianism by J. I. Packer, Introduction to the Death of Death and the Death of Christ: https://www.monergism.com/thethreshol... Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC Permanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn Technical Director - Timothy Kaiser Theme Music - Gabriel Hudelson