FIVE VERSES FOR THE FIVE POINTS OF CALVINISM
(Nicolas Edwards)

Calvinism has been, and continues to be, a big problem. John Calvin's doctrine has, to some degree, left its mark upon nearly every protestant denomination. Calvin's system of theology contains five points: (T)otal Hereditary Depravity, (U)nconditional Election, (L)imited Atonement, (I)rresistible Grace, and (P)erseverance of the Saints. These are often remembered by the acronym, "TULIP". Let's define each one:

TOTAL HEREDITARY DEPRAVITY. This doctrine teaches that infants are born completely depraved (morally corrupt; wicked), having no inclination whatsoever to goodness. It teaches that infants are born in sin. Often this doctrine is referred to as the doctrine of original sin. The title gives the definition: "Total" (The whole, entire, complete, absolute) "Hereditary" (Inherited, conferred to, passed on, relating to inheritance) "Depravity" (Moral corruption; wickedness) suggesting our whole, entire being, body and soul, is born corrupt by inheritance.