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Many affirm that Christ saves sinners by grace alone, apart from human effort. They rightly reject the false Christs of the cults and Roman Catholicism. But be discerning—not every Christ preached aligns with the Christ revealed in Scripture!
The Christ of Arminianism is often presented as one who loves every individual and sincerely desires their salvation. However, the Christ of the Bible sets His love upon those whom God has unconditionally chosen for salvation (Psalm 5:5; Psalm 7:11; Matthew 11:27; John 17:9-10; Romans 9:10-13; Ephesians 1:3-4).
The Christ of Arminianism offers salvation to all and does His best to bring them to faith, yet His efforts can be frustrated by man’s rejection. In contrast, the Christ of the Bible effectually calls and sovereignly saves those whom the Father has given Him—not one of them will be lost (Isaiah 55:11; John 6:37-40; John 10:25-30; Philippians 2:13).
The Christ of Arminianism is limited by human will; He can only regenerate those who first choose Him by their own “free will.” But the Christ of the Bible sovereignly regenerates sinners, for without this work of grace, they are incapable of choosing Him (John 3:3; John 6:44, 65; Acts 11:18; Ephesians 2:1, 8-10). Faith itself is a gift from God, not a product of man’s decision.
The Christ of Arminianism died for all people, making salvation possible for everyone, yet not actually securing salvation for anyone. Many for whom He died are lost. The Christ of the Bible, however, laid down His life specifically for His elect, fully securing their redemption (John 10:14-15, 26; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 3:18).
The Christ of Arminianism can lose those whom He has “saved” if they fail to continue in faith. Even if He grants security, it depends on the sinner’s initial choice rather than His sovereign power. The Christ of the Bible, on the other hand, preserves His people so that they will never be lost but will persevere to the end (John 10:26-29; Romans 8:29-39; 1 Peter 1:2-5; Jude 24-25).
At first glance, the Christ of Arminianism and the Christ of the Bible may seem similar, but upon deeper examination, they are vastly different. One submits to the so-called “free will” of man, while the other reigns as Sovereign Lord, accomplishing all that He wills.
If you trust in the Christ of Arminianism, examine whether He is the true Christ revealed in Scripture. Do not be deceived—seek the Word of God, and pray for the grace to believe in Christ as He is truly revealed: the sovereign Lord and Savior, who alone accomplishes salvation for His people.