3A : Concept of predestination

Question 1

What does the TULIP acronym stand for?

Answer 1

Total depravity
Unconditional election
Limited atonement
Irresistible grace
Perseverance of the Elect

Question 2

Which philosopher is the TULIP acronym helpful for?

Answer 2

John Calvin

Question 3

What is total depravity according to John Calvin?

Answer 3

Due to the fall, sin is in every part of one’s being, body, mind, intellect and soul. All is spiritually dead, as such, man cannot save himself.

Question 4

What is unconditional election according to John Calvin?

Answer 4

God elects who will be saved. God did this before earth was created.

Question 5

What is limited atonement according to John Calvin?

Answer 5

Christ’s death and atonement was for the elect only. Therefore Jesus dies for the elect and not the reprobates.

Question 6

What is irresistible grace according to John Calvin?

Answer 6

It is by God’s grace alone that man is saved, God’s grace is sufficient and man cannot add anything of merit to it. Furthermore, those elected cannot help but respond positively to God’s salvation.

Question 7

What is perseverance of the elect according to John Calvin?

Answer 7

The elect will remain in God’s hand until they are glorified in heaven. They will be unable to renounce their faith.