The Doctrine of Prevenient Grace in the Theology of Jacobus Arminius

Abstract

academic growth. The provocative ideas, directions, and corrections that Dr. Moon provided during the study of this topic proved to be invaluable. To other members of my doctoral committee, Drs. Martin Hanna and John Reeve, who offered helpful guidance and corrections during the writing of this dissertation. Special thanks to Dr. Miller, who went far beyond his responsibilities as a fourth member of my committee with his useful comments, ideas, and guidance. Dr. Keith Stanglin also deserves my gratitude for agreeing to evaluate my work and for providing insightful suggestions and corrections to improve the present dissertation and my future research on Arminius's theology. To Dr. Thomas Shepherd, who as director of the PhD program continually provided guidance, encouragement, and opportunities for me to network with other scholars. To my friends and former professors, Dr. Tevni Grajales, who kindly read all my drafts and provided encouragement and important ideas. To Dr. Ruben Munoz-Larrondo, who helped me in diverse ways and empathically listened to my ideas, and to Dr. Victor Figueroa, who introduced me to the world of biblical and theological thinking. To Ulrike Guthrie, my editor, who patiently corrected and improved my English to produce a readable work. Finally, to Universidad de Montemorelos, Mexico; the Inter-American Division, Andrews University, and the Hispanic Theological Initiative for providing financial resources and other kinds of support without which it would not have been possible for me to complete my doctoral program and this dissertation.