1. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Not THIS Calvinism! Caspian Sea Black Sea Armenia

2. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Eph. 1 ~ 11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.

3. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Martin Luther 1483-1546 John Calvin 1509-1564 Jacob Arminius 1559-1609

4. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Martin Luther (1483 -1546) John Calvin (1509 -1564) Jacob Arminius (1559 -1609) 95 Theses (Oct. 31, 1517) 1500 1600 157515251550 John Wycliffe (1329-1384) Jan Huss (1373-1414)

5. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Martin Luther (1483 -1546) John Calvin (1509 -1564) Jacob Arminius (1559 -1609) 95 Theses (Oct. 31, 1517) "Institutes of the Christian Religion" (1536-59) 1500 1600 157515251550

6. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" SUPRALAPSARIANISMINFRALAPSARIANISMSUBLAPSARIANISM 1. Decree to save some and condemn others 2. Decree to create both the elect and the reprobate 3. Decree to permit the fall of both classes 4. Decree to provide salvation for the elect 1. Decree to create human beings 2. Decree to permit the fall 3. Decree to save some and condemn others 4. Decree to provide salvation for the elect only 1. Decree to create human beings 2. Decree to permit the fall 3. Decree to provide salvation sufficient for all. 4. Decree to choose some to receive salvation

7. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Martin Luther (1483 -1546) John Calvin (1509 -1564) Jacob Arminius (1559 -1609) 95 Theses (Oct. 31, 1517) "Institutes of the Christian Religion" (1536-59) Arminius' followers issue Remonstrance (1610) 1500 1600 157515251550

8. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Remonstrant (remon`strunt) adjective: vigorously objecting or opposing; noun: one who engages in remonstrance Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10 th Edition Remonstrance (rēmon`struns) noun 1: an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance; especially : a document formally stating such points 2: an act or instance of remonstrating

9. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Prevenient (prēvēn`yent) adjective [Latin praevenient-, praeveniens, present participle of praevenire]: Antecedent, anticipatory Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10 th Edition

10. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" REMONSTRANCE Natural Inability Conditional Election Unlimited Atonement Prevenient Grace Conditional Perseverance Man cannot save himself; the Holy Spirit must effect the new birth God elected those whom He knew would choose to believe in Christ Christ provided redemption for all mankind. It is effective only in those who believe. Preparatory work of the Holy Spirit enables the believer to respond to and cooperate with God in salvation Believers have been empowered to live a victorious life, but they are capable of turning from grace

11. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Martin Luther (1483 -1546) John Calvin (1509 -1564) Jacob Arminius (1559 -1609) 95 Theses (Oct. 31, 1517) "Institutes of the Christian Religion" (1536-59) Arminius' followers issue Remonstrance (1610) Synod of Dort (1619) 1500 1600 157515251550

12. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" TULIP Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints All men are dead in their sin because of Adam's fall. Man is unable to save himself God choses those who would be saved. It is not conditional upon their response Christ's atonement is limited to those who have been elected by sovereign choice of God to be saved. God draws to Himself His elect through irresistible grace. God makes man willing to come to Him. Those whom God has elected and drawn to Himself will persevere in faith. None whom God has elected will be lost

13. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" REMONSTRANCE Natural Inability Conditional Election Unlimited Atonement Prevenient Grace Conditional Perseverance Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints TULIP

14. Shedding Light on Calvinism and Arminianism Part One, "Introduction" Arminianism: 1. God is not omnipotent or omniscient 2. Salvation is lost through a bad dream Calvinism: 1. No need to witness 2. If you witness to the non- elect, you increase their damnation Two Extremes: