Calvinism Denominations are cousins Ran from Roman Catholicism Some distinct differences Name Organization Many similarities Tolerance of each other Common false doctrines

Calvinism The Bible forewarned of such Doctrines of demons, 1 Tim. 4:1, 2 Form of godliness, 2 Tim. 3:5 Vain worship, Mt. 15:7-14

Calvinism Total Hereditary Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints

Total Hereditary Depravity Calvinism Total Hereditary Depravity “Original sin” Sin does not pass on, Eze. 18:4, 20; Ex. 32:33 Man is reconciled to God, Eph. 2:16

Total Hereditary Depravity Calvinism Total Hereditary Depravity “Original sin” Many made sinners – righteous, Rom. 5:19 Sin nature, Eph. 2:1-3; Rom. 1:26, 27 What about Jesus, Heb. 2:14 Why no “righteous nature”?

Unconditional Election Calvinism Unconditional Election Certain men foreordained to go to heaven/hell Makes God responsible for lost souls Removes man’s responsibility Give an account, Rom. 14:12 Judged by our actions, 2 Cor. 5:10 Man has a free will, Josh. 24:15; Acts 13:45, 46

Unconditional Election Calvinism Unconditional Election Certain men foreordained to go to heaven/hell Appointed on conditions, Acts 13:48; 1 Pt. 2:8 Chosen on criteria, Eph. 1:4; 2 Tim. 1:9; 2 Thes. 2:13

Calvinism Limited Atonement Blood of Christ only for the elect Jesus died for all men, 1 Jn. 2:2; Heb. 2:9 No partiality, Acts 10:34, 35 World loved, Jn. 3:16 All to repent, 2 Pt. 3:9

Calvinism Limited Atonement Blood of Christ only for the elect Draw all men, Jn. 12:32, 33 Desires all to be saved, 1 Tim. 2:3, 4 Every creature, Mk. 16:15

Calvinism Irresistible Grace Holy Spirit must operate directly on man so he may have saving faith Dead in sins, Eph. 2:1 Separation, Isa. 59:1, 2 Unforgiven, cf. Col. 2:13

Calvinism Irresistible Grace Holy Spirit must operate directly on man so he may have saving faith Called through the Word, 2 Thes. 2:13, 14 Holy Spirit uses the Word Peter, Acts 2:4, 14, 37 Stephen, Acts 6:5, 10; 7:2, 54 Preachers sent, Rom. 10:14, 17 Some resist the Holy Spirit, Acts 7:51

Perseverance of the Saints Calvinism Perseverance of the Saints Once saved always saved Work out your own salvation, Phil. 1:1; 2:12 Take heed lest you fall, 1 Cor. 10:12 Entangled again, 2 Pt. 2:18-22

Perseverance of the Saints Calvinism Perseverance of the Saints Once saved always saved Never perish – against your will, Jn. 10:27-29 Heb. 3:12; 2 Tim. 4:3, 4 Nothing separates – against your will, Rom. 8:35-39; Gal. 5:3, 4

Calvinism Total Hereditary Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints

Calvinism Denominations are cousins Ran from Roman Catholicism Some distinct differences Name Organization Many similarities Tolerance of each other Common false doctrines

Calvinism The Bible forewarned of such Doctrines of demons, 1 Tim. 4:1, 2 Form of godliness, 2 Tim. 3:5 Vain worship, Mt. 15:7-14