Christians differ in their views on the extent to which individuals' salvation is pre-ordained by God. Reformed theology places distinctive emphasis on grace by teaching that individuals are completely incapable of self-redemption, but that sanctifying grace is irresistible.Westminster Confession, Chapter X ;Spurgeon, A Defense of Calvinism . In contrast Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Arminian Protestants believe that the exercise of free will is necessary to have faith in Jesus.
Christians differ in their views on the extent to which individuals' salvation is pre-ordained by God. Reformed theology places distinctive emphasis on grace by teaching that individuals are completely incapable of self-r?edemption, but tha:t sanctifying grace is irresistible.Westminster Confession, Chapter X ;Spurgeon, A Defense of Calvinism . In contrast Catholics, Orth!odox Christians, and Arminian Protestants believe that the exercise of free will is necessary to have faith in Jesus.