The following is from New Testament History of Acts, A commentary by Garreth H. Reese, Scripture Exposition Books, 2002, footnote 42, p. 322, any highlighting added.
Someone has given a little acrostic to help fix in mind the five points of Calvinism. Take the letters of the word TULIP, and let each stand for one of these points. T = total depravity; U = unconditional election; L = limited atonement; I = irresistible grace; and P = perseverance of the saints (what we have called "eternal security"). The student should be acquainted with each of these terms and be aware that each of the ideas is unbiblical, at least in the form taught by Calvin. The reason for the necessity of knowing these ideas is that any churchgoer who worships in the Reformed tradition will believe them, and will need to be taught if he is to be won away from his denominational ideas.
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When I read the above, I realized that I don't actually know where I stand on all of these issues. I need to research the scriptures and pray more for guidance. Are these ideas REALLY unbiblical?
Comments? Suggestions?
Someone has given a little acrostic to help fix in mind the five points of Calvinism. Take the letters of the word TULIP, and let each stand for one of these points. T = total depravity; U = unconditional election; L = limited atonement; I = irresistible grace; and P = perseverance of the saints (what we have called "eternal security"). The student should be acquainted with each of these terms and be aware that each of the ideas is unbiblical, at least in the form taught by Calvin. The reason for the necessity of knowing these ideas is that any churchgoer who worships in the Reformed tradition will believe them, and will need to be taught if he is to be won away from his denominational ideas.
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When I read the above, I realized that I don't actually know where I stand on all of these issues. I need to research the scriptures and pray more for guidance. Are these ideas REALLY unbiblical?
Comments? Suggestions?