This post from a theology student:
Calvinism sees the atonement as limited, while Arminianism sees it as unlimited. Limited atonement is the belief that Jesus only died for the elect. Unlimited atonement is the belief that Jesus died for all, but that His death is not effectual until a person believes.
Calvinism includes the belief that God’s grace is irresistible, while Arminianism says that an individual can resist the grace of God. Irresistible grace argues that when God calls a person to salvation, that person will inevitably come to salvation. Resistible grace states that God calls all to salvation, but that many people resist and reject this call.
Calvinism holds to the concept that a person who is elected by God will persevere in faith and will not permanently deny Christ or turn away from Him. Arminianism holds to the notion of 'conditional salvation' - where a believer in Christ can, of their own free will, turn away from Christ and thereby lose salvation.
Which are you ?
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