2. Calvinism and Arminianism Contrasted by J.I. Packer John Calvin Jacob Arminius

3. Calvinism (old Gospel) vs Arminianism (new Gospel) The old Gospel’s first concern was always to give glory to God. But in the new Gospel the center of reference is man. One proclaims a God who saves. The other speaks of a God who enables man to save himself.

4. Differences between Calvinism and Arminianism Calvinism gives all the glory of saving believers to God. Arminianism divides the praise between God, who, so to speak, built the machinery of salvation, and man, who by believing operated it.

5. Differences The Arminian will say, “I could not have gained my salvation without Calvary.” The Calvinist will say will say, “Christ gained my salvation for me at Calvary.” The Arminian says, “God elects nobody, and Christ died for nobody, and the Spirit quickens nobody.” Calvinism teaches Christ's death ensured the calling and keeping - the present and final salvation - of all whose sins he bore.

6. Differences The Arminian says, “I owe my election to my faith.” The Calvinist says, “I owe my faith to my election.” Clearly, these two concepts of election are very far apart.