Denominational Doctrines Their Origin Matt. 13:24-30

24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26 But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 So the servants of the owner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' 28 He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Do you want us then to go and gather them up?' 29 But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn."Matt. 24:24-30

Overview of Church History

Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.)

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism)

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made Government/hierarchy/priesthood

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made Government/hierarchy/priesthood Worship/Lord’s supper

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made Government/hierarchy/priesthood Worship/Lord’s supper Baptism/original sin/confessional

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made Government/hierarchy/priesthood Worship/Lord’s supper Baptism/original sin/confessional Lord’s supper and worship

Overview of Church History Jesus built the eternal church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Yet major changes were gradually made Government/hierarchy/priesthood Worship/Lord’s supper Baptism/original sin/confessional Lord’s supper and worship Authority and how it is determined

Overview of Church History Jesus builds the church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Major changes (gradual development) Eastern and western catholic church

Overview of Church History Jesus builds the church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Major changes (gradual development) Eastern and western catholic church “Church” in Germany

Overview of Church History Jesus builds the church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Major changes (gradual development) Eastern and western catholic church “Church” in Germany “Church” in England--Henry VIII & John Calvin

Overview of Church History Jesus builds the church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism/paganism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Major changes (gradual development) Eastern and western catholic church “Church” in Germany “Church” in England--Henry VIII & John Calvin “Church” in America

Overview of Church History Jesus builds the church (33 A.D.) Early problems/division (Judaism) Departure expected and prophesied Jesus allowed no changes Major changes (gradual development) Eastern and western catholic church “Church” in Germany “Church” in England--Henry VIII & John Calvin “Church” in America Influence of John Calvin

The Five Tenets of Calvinism

T U L I P

The Five Tenets of Calvinism T=Total depravity

The Five Tenets of Calvinism T=Total depravity U= Unconditional election

The Five Tenets of Calvinism T=Total depravity U= Unconditional election L= Limited atonement

The Five Tenets of Calvinism T=Total depravity U= Unconditional election L= Limited atonement I= Irresistible grace

The Five Tenets of Calvinism T=Total depravity U= Unconditional election L= Limited atonement I= Irresistible grace P=Perseverance of the saints

Plan of Salvation Since A.D. 33 Must have faithJohn 3:16 Must repentLuke 13:3 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38 Added to His FAMILY, the church Then live faithfully Rev. 2:10

Study Notes on Definition of TULIP –Calvinism Not intended to be projected TOTAL DEPRAVITY = also called "total inability," asserts that as a consequence of the fall of man into sin every person is enslaved to sin. People are not by nature inclined to love God but rather to serve their own interests and to reject the rule of God. Thus, all people by their own faculties are morally unable to choose to follow God and be saved because they are unwilling to do so out of the necessity of their own natures. (The term "total" in this context refers to sin affecting every part of a person, not that every person is as evil as they could be. This doctrine is derived from Augustine’s explanation of Original sin. UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION = asserts that God has chosen from eternity those whom he will bring to himself not based on foreseen virtue, merit, or faith in those people; rather, his choice is unconditionally grounded in his mercy alone. God has chosen from eternity to extend mercy to those he has chosen and to withhold mercy from those not chosen. Those chosen receive salvation through Christ alone. Those not chosen receive the just wrath that is warranted for their sins against God. LIMITED ATONEMENT = Only the sins of the elect were atoned for by the blood of Jesus. His saving blood is limited in the sense that it is intended for some and not all. All Calvinists would affirm that the blood of Christ was sufficient to pay for every single human being IF it were God's intention to save every single human being. But Calvinists are also quick to point out that Jesus did not spill a drop of blood in vain.

Study Notes on Definition of TULIP –Calvinism Not intended to be projected IRRESISTIBLE GRACE = the saving grace of God is sent to the elect and overcomes their resistance to obeying the call of the gospel, bringing them to a saving faith. This means that when God sovereign purposes to save someone, that individual certainly will be saved. The doctrine holds that this purposeful influence of the Holy Spirit cannot be resisted, but that the Holy Spirit, "graciously causes the elect sinner to cooperate, to believe, to repent, to come freely and willingly to Christ." PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS = asserts that since God is sovereign and his will cannot be frustrated by humans or anything else, those whom God has called into communion with himself will continue in faith until the end. They can never fall from the grace of God.