Calvinism
Cal·vin·ism ˈkal-və-ˌni-zəm
: the theological system of Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, and the doctrine of predestination
From <https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Calvinism>
Scriptures which underpin Calvinist precepts.
Those in Christ are predestined from the foundation of the world.
Ephesians 1:4-5 ESV
Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
We are predestined to election or to damnation though we were not born and had done neither good or bad.
Romans 9:11-13 ESV
Though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls— she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
The Father gives us to Christ Jesus and we will never be cast out. Everyone who looks on the Son should have eternal life and be raised on the last day.
John 6:37-40 ESV
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
We are foreknown and predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son. We are also called, justified and glorified in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:29-30 ESV
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Our salvation is dependent on the mercy of God not our own will or works.
Romans 9:16-18 ESV
So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
We are called to a holy calling because of grace not our own works.
2 Timothy 1:9 ESV
Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
We are appointed to salvation.
Acts 13:48 ESV
And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Christ Jesus chose us to bear fruit.
John 15:16 ESV
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
We are saved not by our righteous works but according to mercy, by the actions of the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5 ESV
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
We are called to be a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession
1 Peter 2:9 ESV
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Philippians 1:29 ESV
From <https://www.openbible.info/topics/scriptures_that_underpin_calvinism>
No comes to Jesus Christ unless the father draws him.
John 6:44
44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day
From <https://biblia.com/bible/esv/john/6/44>
What Does TULIP Stand for?
The meaning of each letter is listed below, with further brief explanations from R. C. Sproul’s book, What is Reformed Theology?
T - Total depravity: Humanity’s radical corruption
U - Unconditional Election: God’s sovereign choice
L - Limited atonement: Christ’s purposeful atonement
I - Irresistible grace: The Spirit’s effective call
P – Perseverance of the saints: God’s preservation of the saints
Calvinism
is indeed the theological system of Calvin and his
followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of
humankind, and the doctrine of predestination. It has a strong basis in
scripture as has been established by the scriptures reproduced above. The TULIP
acronym stands as a representation of the thinking of those who hold Calvinism
to be their truth. It declares the final result of predestination being
individual salvation while accepting the depravity of mankind and our inability
to save ourselves. At the same time it declares God's Sovereignty over our
election, acknowledges that God is the authority over who is atoned for and
God's Lordship in applying grace and preserving the elect.
