Does the Bible teach Calvinism?
This article is about the five points of Calvinism, total depravity and salvation, and the work of the Trinity in salvation.
Revising our Reformation principles
This article is about the five great truths (solas) of the Reformation and the Reformed faith.
Limited Atonement
Did Christ offer himself up as a sacrifice for all people, or only for a limited number? The author replies that the atonement of Christ was sufficient to save the whole human race, but was efficient to save only the elect. The Arminians, however, argue that the atonement has made it possible for all men to cooperate with the divine grace, and thus come to salvation if they will believe. The author argues that if the Arminian view is right, then millions of those for whom Christ died have been lost, which means that his sacrifice could not save them.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 6): Perseverance of the Saints
This is the sixth article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article focuses on the perseverance of the saints. Perseverance is rooted in God, who enables believers to be fruitful.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 5): Irresistible Grace
This is the fifth article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article looks at irresistible grace. This doctrine is important because it shows that salvation does not depend on the free will of man, but on the sovereign grace of God. God brings the sinner to trust in Christ, giving him the will through the Holy Spirit to respond to the calling of the gospel.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 4): Limited Atonement
This is the fourth article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article focuses on limited atonement. Christ's work is intended specifically for those who are elected.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 3): Unconditional Election
This is the third article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article focuses on unconditional election. The nature of man, being sinful, is not a foundation for God's election. Predestination is completely rooted in God. Desiring Christ, repentance, and seeking forgiveness are marks of election.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 2): Total Depravity
This is the second article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article looks at total depravity, showing that it refers to man's sinful nature and his inability to do spiritual good.
Distinctively Reformed Soteriology
This article explains how the doctrines of total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints are distinctives of the Reformed teaching on salvation.
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 1): Historical Background
This is the first article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article gives the historical background behind the five points of Calvinism, which were the Synod of Dort's response to the Remonstrance.