Synergeia does not mean that, as you described it "man cooperates with God, to bring about their own salvation". God alone saves, and alone has the power to save. Yet, God saves those who will to be saved and does not force Himself on those who don't will to be One with Him.
It is a valid description. Ultimately, salvation is wholly dependent on man and what he choose do with his supposedly "free will". As described in the definition supplies above.
Funny too, the source is one speaking with in EO, and states specifically:
""synergy"--"
working together." This
working together is the collaboration of God's grace and a person's will."
Which is exactly what I said!
"Synergism is "...the [erroneous] doctrine that there are two efficient agents in regeneration, namely the human will and the divine Spirit, which, in the strict sense of the term, cooperate. This theory accordingly holds that the soul has not lost in the fall all inclination toward holiness, nor all power to seek for it under the influence of ordinary motives."To put it simply, synergism is the belief that faith is produced by our unregenerated human nature.
"I say that man, before he is renewed into the new creation of the Spirit's kingdom, does and endeavours nothing to prepare himself for that new creation and kingdom, and when he is re-created has does and endeavors nothing towards his perseverance in that kingdom; but the Spirit alone works both blessings in us, regenerating us, and preserving us when regenerate, without ourselves..."
Martin Luther Bondage of the Will, pg. 268"
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It's probably not good to be fully Monergistic, knowing that neither Christ nor any of His disciples are.
That's funny in that Jesus said everything He did was dependent on God.
"I can of mine own self do nothing:" -Jn. 5:30 (KJV)
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I can of mine own self do nothing
This is the conclusion of the matter, the winding up of the several arguments concerning the Son's equality to the Father, and the application of the whole to Christ. He had before been chiefly speaking of the Son, in relation to the Father, as if he was a third person; but now he applies what he had said of the Son to himself: and it is as if he had said, I am the Son that can do nothing separate from the Father, and contrary to his will,"
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In spite of everything said in the scriptures, it is God that not only calls, but also causes them to be drawn. (Psa. 65:4; Jn. 12:32)
"Monergism is the view within Christian theology which holds that God works through the Holy Spirit to bring about the salvation of an individual through spiritual regeneration,"
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Synergists teach that 'All can come to Christ of their own free will', but
Jesus teaches that 'no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.' (John 6:65) and all whom He grants will come (John 6:37)
Free Will Synergism Vs. Free Grace Monergism, John Hendryx
"The “Calvinist vs. Arminian” debate is substantially a debate between what is called “monergism” and “synergism.” There is no third option (unless one is willing to affirm Pelagianism). For those who are new to the Calvinist-Arminian debate, the following is a primer on the two perennial branches of theological systems in Christianity. Or to put it another way, there are two very different ways for believers to view their salvation.
In general, the first type (the Arminian-Synergist) affirms what is called “synergism.” Synergists believe that two forces in the universe are necessary to bring about regeneration in the life of the sinner. In specifics, the two forces at work (cooperation) that are necessary to bring about regeneration, or spiritual life, is the will of man and the Holy Spirit (grace).
To put it another way, the work of the Holy Spirit is dependent on the creature’s will, hence, “synergism” (working together). These individuals will sincerely say, “I believe in grace alone.” But in reality, they believe that grace is not alone (sufficient), but that man’s will is necessary for regeneration to be effective.
It could be said that these individuals are “functional” Arminians because even though some will deny the label, their theology functions synergistically (thus, how they identify themselves is inconsistent with what they teach and believe)."
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So in spite of you saying I was wrong about synergism, I'm not. Actually I'm quite correct! In synergism, man is responsible in co-operating with God to bring about his own salvation:
"Concerning salvation,
is it finished/complete or is there something left to do? Jesus is the Savior of the world and Lord of the universe whether we choose to acknowledge him/it or not.
Another question to ask is:
in the process of salvation, who is the ultimate savior? With a synergistic view man is the ultimate savior of himself. Jesus can do his part but it is my decision that ultimately tips the scales and secures my salvation. This is in effect being saved by something we do, a work. Grace/faith + something."
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Everything I said, was correct!
If I dare to take any part of God's work in salvation, such as saying of my own free will I chose to accept and believe, means I played some part in bringing about my own salvation.
I will be able to stand up in heaven with a sign and brag that I'm there because I chose of my own free will to believe. I will be able to brag. I will be able to do something Abraham can't do.
God Bless
Till all are one.