TULIP Doctrines: Exposing the Perseverance of the Saints

– PLUCKING THE PETALS OF JOHN CALVIN’S TULIP –

TULIP Calvinism

In their book The Five Points of Calvinism, Steele & Thomas capably state the Calvinist belief of the perseverance of thhe saints. They have written:

The doctrine of perseverance of the saints does not maintain that all who profess the Christian faith are certain of heaven. It is saints—those who are set apart by the Spirit—who persevere to the end. …Many who profess to believe fall away, but they do not fall from grace for they were never in grace. True believers do fall into temptations, and they do commit grievous sins, but these sins do not cause them to lose their salvation or separate them from Christ.

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TULIP Doctrines: What Is the Perseverance of the Saints?

– PLUCKING THE PETALS OF JOHN CALVIN’S TULIP –

TULIP Calvinism

Calvinism is a neat package that flows from one doctrine to the next. If we are born depraved (T), then it makes sense that we are powerless to come to God and must be selected by Him (U). And if He selects those who are saved, it makes sense that Jesus died for them and not those whwo God rejected (L). If God has chosen an individual, it makes sense that they would not be able to reject His choice (I). And, if God has chosen that one and showered His grace upon them, then surely there is nothing that can thwart God’s decision (P). Indeed, it is a solid argument, from start to finish. The only problem, not a shred of it is from the Bible.

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