The Works of James Arminius, Volume I

At the heart of one of Protestant Christianity's most enduring theological debates stands James Arminius-a scholar determined to examine the doctrines of salvation, grace, and human freedom in the light of Scripture.The Works of James Arminius, Volume I brings together some of the Dutch theologian's most important writings, revealing a thinker whose theology extended far beyond the controversy over predestination. In his theological orations, Declaration of Sentiments, Apology or Defense, Nine Questions, and public disputations, Arminius addresses the authority of Scripture, the nature and providence of God, predestination, free will, divine grace, perseverance, justification, repentance, Christian liberty, the Church, and the person and work of Jesus Christ.Careful, rigorous, and deeply rooted in biblical argument, these writings provide readers with Arminius's theology in his own words rather than through the interpretations of his supporters or opponents. Essential reading for students of Arminianism, Calvinism, the Reformation, and Protestant theology, The Works of James Arminius, Volume I offers a fascinating encounter with a theologian whose arguments concerning grace, faith, freedom, and salvation continue to influence Christian thought centuries later.