The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, from which came Protestantism, are also known as the 5 pillars. They are as follows: (in Latin with the English to the right) Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Sola Gratia (Grace alone) Sola Fide (Faith alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory (to God) alone) "Alone" does … Continue reading 5 Solas
Discipleship
"Discipleship is a process which enables you to "grow up" in the Lord Jesus Christ and equips you to overcome joyfully the pressures and trials of this present life (based on Luke 9:23-24; James 1:2-4). Discipleship requires constant self-examination that is in accordance with God's Word (based on Matthew 7:1-5; I Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 6:4)." … Continue reading Discipleship
Perseverance/Preservation
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
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 whether or not the atonement for sin paid by Christ's death was … Continue reading Limited Atonement
Unconditional Election
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
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
Monergist Gratia 