Objections to Calvinism - Irresistible Grace

Certainly. Another objection to Calvinist theology is the idea of irresistible grace, which posits that those whom God has chosen for salvation cannot resist His grace and will inevitably be saved. Critics argue that this seems to conflict with passages in the Bible that suggest human responsibility and the possibility of resisting God's grace.

One such objection may be based on Acts 7:51 (ESV):

"You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you."

This verse appears to suggest that individuals have the capacity to resist the Holy Spirit, implying a level of human responsibility and choice.

In response, a Calvinist might refer to verses that emphasize God's sovereignty in drawing people to Himself. An example is John 6:44 (ESV):

"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day."

Calvinists argue that this verse supports the idea of irresistible grace by emphasizing the necessity of God's drawing in the process of salvation. They would assert that the drawing mentioned here is effectual and cannot be resisted by those whom God has chosen.