Jacob Arminius

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16th-17th CenturyNetherlandsreformation

Dutch Reformed theologian known for writings on election, grace, free will, atonement, perseverance, and debates that shaped Arminian theology.

Theological Positions

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Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / stronglyDisagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / stronglyDisagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / stronglyAgree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Church tradition is equal to Scripture in authority.

Bible / stronglyDisagree

God continues to reveal new truths outside of Scripture.

Bible / stronglyDisagree

Writings

Apology or Defence of James Arminius

Apologetic defense of Arminius against charges about doctrine, church order, and theological method.

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Declaration of Sentiments

Major statement to the States of Holland explaining Arminius's views on predestination, providence, grace, and related controversies.

Source: Declaration of Sentiments

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Works of James Arminius, Volume 1

Collected writings including biographical material, public disputations, and doctrinal essays.

Source: Works of James Arminius, Vol. 1

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Works of James Arminius, Volume 2

Collected private disputations and theological essays covering God, Christ, providence, sin, grace, and salvation.

Source: Works of James Arminius, Vol. 2

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Works of James Arminius, Volume 3

Collected examinations, letters, and treatises including material on predestination and perseverance.

Source: Works of James Arminius, Vol. 3

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