CalvinisticCumberland
Puritan Board Freshman
Growing up in the denomination, and know it fairly well, I would say Arminian. But there is enough vagary amongst preachers and historical confessions that would seem to leave the door open to an accusation of being Semi-Pelagian.
For instance, this is point 2.01 from the confession
"2.01 God, in creating persons, gives them the capacity and freedom to respond to divine grace in loving obedience. Therefore, whoever will may be saved."
This taken out of context from the rest of the confession actually sounds Semi-Pelagian to me. But as far as actual teaching and practice in the church, I think you would find a much more Arminian take on free-will and depravity. I.E. the "capacity and freedom to respond" only comes through prevenient grace.
Here is the lastest Confession of Faith, and I was wondering what the thoughts of this board may be.
Confession of Faith and Government for Cumberland Presbyterians
For instance, this is point 2.01 from the confession
"2.01 God, in creating persons, gives them the capacity and freedom to respond to divine grace in loving obedience. Therefore, whoever will may be saved."
This taken out of context from the rest of the confession actually sounds Semi-Pelagian to me. But as far as actual teaching and practice in the church, I think you would find a much more Arminian take on free-will and depravity. I.E. the "capacity and freedom to respond" only comes through prevenient grace.
Here is the lastest Confession of Faith, and I was wondering what the thoughts of this board may be.
Confession of Faith and Government for Cumberland Presbyterians