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Changing the 5 Points of Calvinism

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  • Roger R. Nicole

Nicole wants to reword the so-called five points of Calvinism in an effort to prevent misunderstandings.

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The Five Points of Calvinism

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  • Spike Fokkema

This article introduces the five points of Calvinism, also known by the acronym TULIP.

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The Poisonous Petals of the Arminian LILAC

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  • Charles J. Terpstra

The Synod of Dort stood to defend the five points of Calvinism, known by the acronym TULIP, this article evaluates the opposing views of this teaching, known as Arminianism, for which the writer uses the acronym LILAC. It explains why Arminianism was and should be viewed as heresy.

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The Five Points of Calvinism and Covenant Theology

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  • Tom Hicks

This article details the five points of Calvinism and how they fit into the Bible's covenant theology.

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What Is the Gospel?

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  • Loraine Boettner

The author believes that the future of Christianity is in the theology of Calvinism. He goes on to emphasize the basic tenets of Calvinism such as the sovereignty of God, total depravity, the atonement of Christ, the foreknowledge of God and the so-called universalistic passages.

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The Five Points of Calvinism

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  • R. L. Dabney

This article discusses the events that necessitated the Synod of Dort, which was mainly in response to the objections raised by Jacob Arminius against major points of the Protestant doctrines. The result was that the synod upheld the teachings of the Protestant confessions, including what later came to be known as the five points of Calvinism. These five points the author discusses in detail.

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Chosen But Free

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  • J. M. Harrison

This article is a critical review of Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free. The article argues that the book supports the Arminian view of election, although Geisler himself professes to be a Calvinist. The author suggests the book is aimed against the five points of Calvinism.

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The Doctrines of Grace

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  • Anonymous

This article contains a useful summary of the five points of Calvinism, provided by someone who came out of an Arminian background.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (1): A Historical Introduction

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  • William Boekestein

This article gives a historical background to the development of the Five Points of Calvinism as they are expressed in the Canons of Dort.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 1): Historical Background

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 2): Total Depravity

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 3): Unconditional Election

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 4): Limited Atonement

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 5): Irresistible Grace

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 6): Perseverance of the Saints

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  • John W. Keddie

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.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 7): Evangelism

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  • John W. Keddie

This is the last article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article responds to the accusation that Calvinism hinders evangelism through its belief in predestination. In actual fact, Calvinism should incentivize evangelism.

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Jesus and the "Five Points"

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  • C. B. Holdsworth

This article shows how the so-called five points of Calvinism were taught by Christ himself, as evident from John 6:36-37.

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Calvin and Calvinism John Calvin: Christian Reformer, Pastor and Theologian

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  • Paul R. P. Hoole

This article starts of with some of the highlights of the life of John Calvin. The difference between Calvinism and Arminianism is also discussed. The article finishes by looking at the Scriptural basis for the five points of Calvinism.

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