2. John Calvin (1509-1564) FOUNDER of The Presbyterian Church (Switzerland, 1536 AD) A Number of Churches Teach His Fundamental Doctrine.

3. CalvinismT U L I P otal Hereditary Depravity nconditional Election imited Atonement rresistible Grace erseverance of the Saints

4. CalvinismTULIP otal Hereditary Depravity nconditional Election imited Atonement rresistible Grace erseverance of the Saints

5. Calvinism “All are not created on equal terms, but some are preordained to eternal life, others to eternal damnation; and, accordingly, as each has been created for one or other of these ends, we say that he has been predestinated to life or to death.” John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion Unconditional Election

6. Calvinism “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished. “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished.” The Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (Ch. III) Unconditional Election

7. Calvinism “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished. “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished.” The Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (Ch. III) Unconditional Election II Pet. 2:4, “For if God spared not the angels THAT SINNED, but cast them down to hell (# 5020, tartaroo ), and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.” Jude 1:6, “And the angels which KEPT NOT THEIR FIRST ESTATE (NKJV, ‘proper domain’), but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.” Like Men, Angels Are Only Separated From God By Sin

8. Calvinism “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished. “God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite it cannot be either increased or diminished.” The Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (Ch. III) Unconditional Election I Sam. 10:24, “And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom THE LORD HATH CHOSEN, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.” I Sam. 15:18-23, “…23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. BECAUSE THOU HAST REJECTED THE WORD OF THE LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” Saul Was God’s Anointed

9. Calvinism Unconditional Election –Dictionary.com UnabridgedUnconditional Election – Dictionary.com Unabridged Unconditional – “not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.”Unconditional – “not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.” Election – “the act of electing. Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.”Election – “the act of electing. Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.” Unconditional Election

10. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Acts 13:48, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and AS MANY AS were ORDAINED TO ETERNAL LIFE BELIEVED.” Calvinism Unconditional Election This Verse Does Not Say: They Who Were Ordained To Eternal Life Were Given It Apart From Their Own Will. God Foreordained The Gospel, But Man Must Obey It In Order To Receive The Benefits Of It (II Thess. 1:8-10).

11. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Acts 13:48, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and AS MANY AS were ORDAINED TO ETERNAL LIFE BELIEVED.” Calvinism Unconditional Election Salvation Is “In Christ” - Eph. 1:4, 5, 11; II Tim. 2:10 Gal. 3:26-27, “For ye are ALL the children of God BY FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS. 27 For AS MANY of you AS have been BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST have PUT ON CHRIST.”

12. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Acts 13:48, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and AS MANY AS were ORDAINED TO ETERNAL LIFE BELIEVED.” Calvinism Unconditional Election Cf. I Pet. 2:8-9, “And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also THEY WERE APPOINTED. 9 But ye are A CHOSEN GENERATION, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”

13. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Acts 13:48, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and AS MANY AS were ORDAINED TO ETERNAL LIFE BELIEVED.” Calvinism Unconditional Election Cf. I Pet. 2:8-9, “And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also THEY WERE APPOINTED. 9 But ye are A CHOSEN GENERATION, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” Isa. 28:16, “Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: HE THAT BELIEVETH SHALL NOT MAKE HASTE.” Cf. 8:14

14. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts I Thess. 1:4, “KNOWING, brethren beloved, YOUR ELECTION OF GOD.” Calvinism Unconditional Election vv. 5-6, “For our GOSPEL came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having RECEIVED THE WORD in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.” Cf. II Thess. 2:14 Question: How Were They Elected?

15. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts I Pet. 1:1-2, “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 ELECT according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto OBEDIENCE and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.” Cf. I Jn. 1:7 Calvinism Unconditional Election V. 22f, “Seeing ye have purified your souls in OBEYING THE TRUTH through the Spirit … 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God…” Question: When Were They Elected “Through” The Spirit?

16. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Compare: On The First Day of School, A Teacher Stated That Some Would Pass His Class, But Many Would Fail. He Then Described All That Would Be Necessary To Pass. Calvinism Unconditional Election At Semester’s End Some Passed, But Many Failed. Since The Teacher Predestinated The Outcome, Did It Mean That He Caused Each Individual To Either Pass Or Fail? Was There Nothing They Could Do About The Outcome?

17. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed II Chron. 19:7, “Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, NOR RESPECT OF PERSONS, nor taking of gifts.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17)

18. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Job 34:19, “How much less to him that ACCEPTETH NOT THE PERSONS OF PRINCES, nor REGARDETH THE RICH MORE THAN THE POOR? for THEY ALL ARE THE WORK OF HIS HANDS.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17)

19. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Rom. 2:11, “For there is NO RESPECT OF PERSONS with God.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17) Gal. 2:6, “But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: GOD ACCEPTETH NO MAN’S PERSON:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me.”

20. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Eph. 6:9, “And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; NEITHER IS THERE RESPECT OF PERSONS WITH HIM.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17) Col. 3:25, “But HE THAT DOETH WRONG shall RECEIVE FOR THE WRONG which he hath DONE: and THERE IS NO RESPECT OF PERSONS.”

21. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed I Pet. 1:17, “And if ye call on the Father, WHO WITHOUT RESPECT OF PERSONS JUDGETH ACCORDING TO EVERY MAN’S WORK, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17)

22. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed God Has Not Exempted Anyone From The Opportunity To Obtain Eternal Life: Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17) I Tim. 2:3-4, “For this (prayer for all men, v. 2) is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have ALL MEN TO BE SAVED, and to COME UNTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH.” Cf. Rev. 22:17

23. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed God Has Not Exempted Anyone From The Opportunity To Obtain Eternal Life: Calvinism Unconditional Election God Is Impartial, Not A Respecter of Persons Acts 10:34-35 (Rom. 1:16-17) II Pet. 3:9, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH, but that ALL SHOULD COME TO REPENTANCE.”

24. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Rom. 10:13, “For WHOSOEVER shall CALL UPON the name of the Lord shall BE SAVED.” Calvinism Unconditional Election God’s Invitation Is Offered To “Whosoever Will” Jn. 3:16 Rev. 22:17, “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And WHOSOEVER WILL, let him take the water of life freely.” Cf. Mt. 16:25; Mk. 8:34 (Jn. 4:13-14)

25. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed The Psalmist Psa. 119:30, “I have CHOSEN THE WAY OF TRUTH: thy judgments have I laid before me.” Cf. Isa. 1:18-20 Calvinism Unconditional Election God Has Given Mankind Freedom of Choice Josh. 24:15; Rom. 6:16-18 Mary Lk. 10:42, “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath CHOSEN that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

26. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed The Psalmist Psa. 119:30, “I have CHOSEN THE WAY OF TRUTH: thy judgments have I laid before me.” Cf. Isa. 1:18-20 Calvinism Unconditional Election God Has Given Mankind Freedom of Choice Josh. 24:15; Rom. 6:16-18 Mary Lk. 10:42, “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath CHOSEN that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Deut. 30:19, “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU LIFE and DEATH, BLESSING and CURSING: therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that BOTH THOU and THY SEED MAY LIVE.”

27. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Our Salvation Is Not Wholly Dependent On God Calvinism Unconditional Election But, The Reception of Our Salvation Is Dependent On Us: The Origin of Our Salvation Is Utterly Dependent On Him, Eph. 2:8 Phil. 2:12, “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always OBEYED, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION with fear and trembling.” Cf. Eph. 2:9-10

28. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Our Salvation Is Not Wholly Dependent On God Calvinism Unconditional Election But, The Reception of Our Salvation Is Dependent On Us: The Origin of Our Salvation Is Utterly Dependent On Him, Eph. 2:8 I Pet. 1:22-23, “Seeing YE HAVE PURIFIED YOUR SOULS IN OBEYING THE TRUTH…23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” Cf. Acts 2:40-41

29. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Our Salvation Is Not Wholly Dependent On God Calvinism Unconditional Election But, The Reception of Our Salvation Is Dependent On Us: The Origin of Our Salvation Is Utterly Dependent On Him, Eph. 2:8 Heb. 5:8-9, “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, HE became THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION unto ALL THEM THAT OBEY HIM.”

30. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Our Salvation Is Not Wholly Dependent On God Calvinism Unconditional Election But, The Reception of Our Salvation Is Dependent On Us: The Origin of Our Salvation Is Utterly Dependent On Him, Eph. 2:8 Jn. 12:48, “He that REJECTETH ME, and RECEIVETH NOT MY WORDS, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.”

31. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Our Salvation Is Not Wholly Dependent On God Calvinism Unconditional Election But, The Reception of Our Salvation Is Dependent On Us: The Origin of Our Salvation Is Utterly Dependent On Him, Eph. 2:8 Acts 7:51, “Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, YE DO ALWAYS RESIST THE HOLY GHOST: as your fathers did, so do ye.”

32. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Unconditional Election Nullifies The Great Commission Mt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15-16 Calvinism Unconditional Election Nothing Could Be More Foolish Than To Preach The Gospel To Every Creature If Only Specific People Whom God Arbitrarily Choose Are Able To Understand It! If Our Efforts Cannot Change Anyone’s Status In Relation To Salvation or Condemnation, Why Preach It (Cf. Mt. 10:16)?

33. Calvin’s “Proof” Texts Exposed Unconditional Election Nullifies The Great Commission Mt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15-16 Calvinism Unconditional Election Why Warn People To “Flee From The Wrath To Come”? Cf. Mt. 3:7 (II Cor. 5:11) Unconditional Election Nullifies The Universal Invitation Of Christ! Why Would Jesus Plead With People To Do The Impossible? Cf. Mt. 11:28-30 (Jn. 6:44-45)