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Calvinism and the Gospel of Christ

The free articles below compare the five major points of Calvinism to the teaching of the Bible.

Various teachings of John Calvin are taught by many modern denominations. How does Calvinist doctrine compare to the Bible? Do we inherit total depravity from Adam (original sin)? Are election and predestination unconditional, or are we free moral agents? Was the atonement of Jesus' death limited only to those who are unconditionally predestined, or is salvation freely offered to all?

Is God's grace irresistible for the elect? Can a child of God so sin as to be lost, or are we once saved, always saved (eternal security of the believer and perseverance of the saints)? Are we saved just by believing (faith only), or must be meet conditions including obedience and baptism?

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Original Sin (Inherited Depravity) Election (predestination) Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security) God's grace and mercy (law & works) Individual Responsibility in Salvation Imputation of Jesus' Sinless Life Things that Are Essential to Salvation "Faith Only" vs Obedient Faith Is Obedience Essential to Salvation? Is Baptism Essential to Salvation?	Why Do We Need Forgiveness of Sins? How Can You Be Sure of Forgiveness? What Must We Believe to Be Saved? Should Alien Sinners Pray for Salvation? Importance of Repentance Should Babies Be Baptized? Sprinkling, Pouring, or Immersion? Saved Like the Thief on the Cross? The Importance of Bible Teaching Is Church Membership Essential to Salvation? Providence of God in Human Affairs

Calvinism & the Teaching of John Calvin

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