Classical Arminianism: The belief that human free will cooperates with divine grace in salvation, making human choice the decisive factor.

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From Aquarium Keepers to Fishers of Men

The sermon delivers a high-energy, practical exhortation on evangelism, utilizing vivid illustrations and personal testimony to motivate the congregation. However, the theological framework is weakened by a synergistic soteriology that attributes decisive agency in salvation to human will, potentially undermining the doctrine of sovereign grace.

Biblical Parallel (Archetype): Pergamum — The sermon blends orthodox truth with minor worldly philosophies. While the call to evangelism is biblically grounded, the theological foundation is compromised by a synergistic view of salvation that elevates human will to a decisive role in redemption, reflecting a blending of grace with human effort.

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