March 2026

Calvinism vs Arminianism

INTRODUCTION   In our last session, we looked the main differences between Calvinism and Arminianism by comparing the views of each with regards to the TULIP (an acronym for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of Saints).   We did not look at all the differences, but we can summarize them as follows:  With regards to TOTAL DEPRAVITY, Calvinists believe natural, unconverted Man is totally dead (and, therefore, totally unable) and not able

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How is Calvinism Different from Arminianism?

When most persons think about the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism, they tend to think of the Five Points of Calvinism and, by extension, what could be called Five Counterpoints of Arminianism.    We should not think, however, that there are only five points in Calvinism.  The Five Points of Calvinism are really five points that were produced by the Synod of Dort, in response to arguments raised by followers of Jacobus Arminius.    The

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