T U L I P P = Perseverance of the saints (aka true followers) This is the 5th and final point of the 5 points of Calvinism and of the teaching tool TULIP. Keeping the previous points in mind, P points to how an individual that is part of the elect will not fall away. In other … Continue reading Perseverance/Preservation
Month: September 2016
Irresistible Grace
T U L I P, 'I' being Irresistible for Irresistible Grace. This is my favorite as it is through God's grace extended to us that we even come to Him. It is through this extended grace that we become empowered to saving faith, without which we would only choose to continue in our depravity. So … Continue reading Irresistible Grace
Limited Atonement
T - total depravity U - unconditional election L - limited atonement The third point is often most contentious bringing about two groups, the 4-pointers and the 5-pointers. The 4-point Calvinist would reject limited atonement whereas the 5-point accept it. The point of contention is on whether or not the atonement for sin paid by Christ's death … Continue reading Limited Atonement
