T - total depravity U - unconditional election Some quibble about this one but regardless of the camp they come from, it is clear and without a doubt that the "elect", as seen in the Scriptures, describes those in Christ (true Christians). Considering total depravity, we cannot turn to Him on our own any longer. … Continue reading Unconditional Election
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Total Depravity
Total Depravity, the first of the five points of Calvinism. This refers to original sin, the first sin of rebellion carried out in the garden of Eden that corrupted man's nature. How did this come about? For starters, humans were not the first beings created. Before creating humans, God created all other life including more … Continue reading Total Depravity
Grace
God's grace is an element very much involved in the previous post on TULIP (among other things as well). Below is a link to a sermon entitled "But God!". It is actually the 3rd part to a topic within a study going through Ephesians. Even so, it does talk quite specifically about elements specifically involved in … Continue reading Grace
TULIP
TULIP is an acrostic teaching tool that helps to sum up important components of what is called Reformed Theology. In this case, it is more specific to those who are often called Calvinists but much of the doctrines summed up within TULIP are held to varying degree within Protestantism. Each letter of TULIP stands for … Continue reading TULIP
Sufficiency
Upon converting to Jesus Christ (involving a sincere, wholehearted belief in Him), you can then change biblically (in ways the Bible prescribes and brings God glory) because of God's divine power made available to you. This power is not of yourself. This empowerment gives you a different purpose for living which provides a new source … Continue reading Sufficiency
Liar
1 John 1:8-10 "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be … Continue reading Liar
Ephesians 2:8-10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to … Continue reading Ephesians 2:8-10
Rejection
What happens when you reject God? First, you are rejecting Jesus Christ who is the Son of God and thereby rejecting His saving sacrifice. As such, you will remain: Ignorant of spiritual matters ( Isaiah 55:8-9; I Cor. 1:18a, 2:14). Powerless to overcome sin in your life (John 8:34; II Peter 2:19). Under God's judgement … Continue reading Rejection
Change
God has a plan for you to change and it is centered on His son, Jesus Christ. Our very faith is based upon what Christ did for us on the cross and it is the only reason we are able to stand before God the Father at all. Without Christ's saving sacrifice, just one of … Continue reading Change
Stillness
Stillness. What is it? It's context has the ability to mold it but the stillness I am thinking of is connected to the line: "Be still, and know that I am God." This comes from Psalm 46. An often added title to the chapter is "God Is Our Fortress" pointing to a context that God is … Continue reading Stillness
Monergist Gratia 