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Decision theology, also known asdecisionism, is the belief of someevangelical denominations ofChristianity, such as theBaptist andMethodist churches, that individuals must make aconscious decision to "accept" and followChrist (be "born again", also known as experiencing the "New Birth").[2]
In denominations of the Methodist tradition, after experiencing the New Birth (the first work ofgrace), ministers teach that believers should seekentire sanctification (the second work of grace).[3] While Methodists teach that these works of grace can be experienced anywhere, revival services intents andcamp meetings are often held to call individuals to experience the New Birth and entire sanctification;altar calls in which individuals approach themourner's bench orchancel rails to seek these works of grace also take place inservices of worship throughout the year.[4]
Lutherans andReformed Christians reject decision theology, believing thatfaith receives the gift ofsalvation rather than causes salvation. These Christian denominations object to decision theology as contradicting themonergism of orthodox historic Lutheranism and Reformed Christianity.Methodist theology, on the other hand, issynergistic and teaches thatall individuals have free will to accept Jesus andbe made holy.[5]
You have to personally make the decision to follow Jesus on your own. Once you have decided to follow Jesus, you must admit that you are a sinner and repent (turn away from) of your sins and invite Jesus to come into your life as your personal Savior. ...Know that this is an exciting new journey of a brand new life through Jesus Christ. Equip yourself with the Word of God, get into a believing bible-based church and surround yourself around other Christian believers.
In true Methodist fashion, holiness of life was most fully realized as the result of a second work of grace (entire sanctification), which is distinct from and subsequent to the first work of grace (regeneration). This second work of grace results in purity of heart and power for living the Christian life.
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