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John Calvin (1509-1564)

John Calvin (1509-1564). Protestant Reformer Formalized Influential Theological System It Is A False Doctrine. John Calvin (1509-1564). “The Tulip Doctrine” T otal Depravity U nconditional Election L imited Atonement I rresistible Grace P erseverance & Preservation of the Saints.

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John Calvin (1509-1564)

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  1. John Calvin(1509-1564) • Protestant Reformer • Formalized Influential Theological System • It Is A False Doctrine

  2. John Calvin(1509-1564) “The Tulip Doctrine” TotalDepravity UnconditionalElection Limited Atonement IrresistibleGrace Perseverance& Preservation of the Saints

  3. The False Doctrine of Calvinism I. TOTAL HEREDITARY DEPRAVITY Definition:  Because of Adam’s sin, man inherits from birth a sinful nature.  This nature is depraved to such a degree that man can do nothing good unless God empowers him to do good.  He cannot choose good but can only choose evil.

  4. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • Sin cannot be inherited (Ezekiel 18:20). • Men die spiritually as Adam died because they imitate his example of disobedience (Romans 5:12).

  5. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • Adam’s sin leads man to physical death because it deprived them of the tree of life (I Cor. 15:22, Gen.3:22-24). • Children possess a nature that exemplifies subjects of the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 19:14).

  6. The False Doctrine of Calvinism II. UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION Definition:  Since man is depraved the only way that anyone can do good, is if God elects some whom He chooses to save (and thus empower to do good). This election is unconditional, in that it is not based upon anything which man does but purely upon God’s choice. If God is the one who chooses those He will save then He is also the one who chooses the damned.

  7. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • God accepts those who fear Him and work righteousness (Acts 10:34,35). • God wants all men to be saved (II Peter 3:9).

  8. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • God has chosen to save all those who are in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-6). • Only those who choose to obey the gospel are in Christ (II Thessalonians 1:7-9).

  9. The False Doctrine of Calvinism III. LIMITED ATONEMENT Definition:  Since salvation is based upon God’s predetermined unconditional election Christ’s death was only for the elect. He did not die for all but his atonement is limited to the elect.

  10. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • Christ tasted death for all men  (Heb. 2:9). • He is the propitiation for the whole world (I John 2:2). • Though not all will be saved, all could be saved if they turned to Christ  (Mark 16:15,16, Acts 17:30).

  11. The False Doctrine of Calvinism IV. IRRESISTIBLE GRACE Definition:  If men do good it is only because God makes them do good through the empowerment of His grace. Once this grace has been bestowed upon someone it cannot be resisted.

  12. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • God’s grace is something in which one must continue (Acts 13:43). • God’s grace can be received in vain (II Corinthians 6:1). • God’s grace is something from which one may fall. (Galatians 5:9).

  13. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • God’s grace is something in which one can choose to be strong (II Timothy 2:1). • God’s grace empowers man only in the sense that it is something that teaches man (Titus 2:11).

  14. The False Doctrine of Calvinism V. PERSEVERANCE & PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS Definition:  Since God has already unconditionally chosen all the elect whom He will save, and since the elect can in no way resist the influence of His empowering grace upon them, it follows that He will do what ever is necessary to preserve the elect unto the day of judgment.

  15. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • Christians can be lost (Acts 8:12-22; II Pet. 2:20-22). • One who stands in Christ can fall (I Corinthians 10:12).

  16. The False Doctrine of Calvinism Bible Answers: • The elect will be saved if they hold fast the word of truth (I Corinthians 15:1,2). • God preserves us through His word (Acts 20:32).

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