Decision theology
Encyclopedia
Decision theology is the belief by some fundamentalist and evangelical
sects of Christianity
that individuals must make a conscious decision to "accept" and follow Christ
(be "born again"). Some Christian denominations object to the "decision theology" theory as contradicting the monergism
of orthodox historic Protestantism
. Many fundamentalists
and evangelicals
adhere to a more severe version of monergism doctrine than do those in Lutheran or Reformed churches, and they also expect individuals to make a dramatic decision to "commit" themselves to Jesus Christ. Lutherans reject the "decision theology" of some modern evangelicals, believing that Faith receives the gift of salvation rather than causes salvation.
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
sects of Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
that individuals must make a conscious decision to "accept" and follow Christ
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
(be "born again"). Some Christian denominations object to the "decision theology" theory as contradicting the monergism
Monergism
Monergism describes the position in Christian theology of those who believe that God, through the Holy Spirit, works to bring about effectually the salvation of individuals through spiritual regeneration without cooperation from the individual...
of orthodox historic Protestantism
Protestantism
Protestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
. Many fundamentalists
Fundamentalist Christianity
Christian fundamentalism, also known as Fundamentalist Christianity, or Fundamentalism, arose out of British and American Protestantism in the late 19th century and early 20th century among evangelical Christians...
and evangelicals
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
adhere to a more severe version of monergism doctrine than do those in Lutheran or Reformed churches, and they also expect individuals to make a dramatic decision to "commit" themselves to Jesus Christ. Lutherans reject the "decision theology" of some modern evangelicals, believing that Faith receives the gift of salvation rather than causes salvation.