And now for Calvinism. I've made an effort to include the same information as for Arminianism. I'm sorry if it's shorter, I didn't write it. Anyone is free to add to the below information for the Calvinist view.
I will not state why I do NOT agree with Calvinism since it is obvious.
I look forward to a civil conversation.
CALVINISM
Scripture
The principle of Calvin's system can be expressed by the term
Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone). This principle of the Reformation demonstrates the conviction that the
Bible is the Word of God and therefore the
final authority in belief and practice. A common mistake is made when
Sola Scriptura is understood as the Bible "alone." Calvin and the Reformers, believed strongly in church tradition, e.g. Calvin consistently and often cites the early church fathers. However, Scripture had the final authority and tradition was given a subordinate role. The authority of Scripture was not through rational argumentation or proofs, but through the witness of the Holy Spirit. [1]
See main page: Scripture alone, Authority of the Bible
God
Calvinism affirms and confesses the historic
doctrine of the
Trinity: God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God is perfect in all his
attributes, and is self-sufficient. Therefore, God is not subject to time or other beings, nor is he reducible to matter or spatial categories available to human reasoning or examination.[2] God is also mysterious, or hidden, except as he chooses to reveal himself to men, which He has done in the Scriptures.
Salvation (Five Points of Calvinism)
The Calvinist doctrine of
salvation is summarized in what is commonly called the Five Points of Calvinism, or the Doctrines of Grace, known by the acronym
TULIP. These five points are a summary of the
Canons of Dort which in turn was the judgment of the
Synod of Dort (1618–1619) against related
Arminian teaching. These five points are not intended to be a comprehensive summary of Calvinism or Reformed doctrine, but an exposition of the sovereignty of God in salvation -- arranged to address the particular points in dispute raised by the Arminians of that day.
Note: The summary wording below is adapted from the
Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics
Total depravity
Calvinism teaches that humanity is totally depraved. Due to
the Fall, the original relationship that
Adam and
Eve enjoyed with God was severed by
sin. This affected the entire human race, corrupting the heart, mind, and will of every person born. Thus, people's natural actions and affections, whether viewed by man as bad or good, are never pleasing to God. The Calvinist understanding of total depravity does not mean that people are as evil as they possibly could be. People still make good choices (from a human perspective), but no matter how good they may be, they never gain favor with God. While total depravity is commonly associated with
John Calvin, this theological viewpoint is based on the theology of
Augustine (b. 354).
Unconditional election
Unconditional election is the doctrine which states that God chose those whom he was pleased to bring to a knowledge of himself, not based upon any merit shown by the object of his grace and not based upon foreseen faith (especially a mere decisional faith). God has
elected, based solely upon the counsel of his own will, some for glory and others for damnation (Romans 9:15, 21). He has done this act before the foundations of the world (Ephesians 1:4–8).
Limited atonement
Limited atonement (also known as "definite atonement") is a doctrine offered in answer to the question, "for whose sins did Christ atone?" The Bible teaches that Christ died for those whom God gave him to save (John 17:9). Christ died, indeed, for many people, but not all (Matthew 26:28). Specifically, Christ died for the invisible Church -- the sum total of all those who would ever rightly bear the name "Christian" (Ephesians 5:25).
See main page: Definite atonement See also Atonement of Christ and Penal substitutionary atonement
Irresistible grace
The result of God's irresistible grace is the certain response by the elect to the inward call of the Holy Spirit, when the outward call is given by the evangelist or minister of the Word of God. Christ, himself, teaches that all whom God has elected will come to a knowledge of him (John 6:37). Men come to Christ in salvation when the Father calls them (John 6:44), and the very Spirit of God leads God's beloved to repentance (Romans 8:14). What a comfort it is to know that the gospel of Christ will penetrate our hard, sinful hearts and wondrously save us through the gracious inward call of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 5:10)!
Perseverance of the saints
Those called and justified will certainly be glorified (Romans 8:28–39). The work of sanctification which God has brought about in his elect will continue until it reaches its fulfillment in eternal life (Phil. 1:6). Christ assures the elect that he will not lose them and that they will be glorified at the "last day" (John 6:39). The Calvinist stands upon the Word of God and trusts in Christ's promise that he will perfectly fulfill the will of the Father in saving all the elect.
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https://www.theopedia.com/calvinism
