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Reformed ~~Theology,~~ also known as Reformed Christianity ~~or Calvinism~~, is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders.

'''Reformed theology''' (also known as '''Reformed Christianity'''), is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders.

~~== Core Doctrines ==~~

~~Reformed theology is known for its distinctive doctrines, often summarized with the acronym TULIP:~~

== Core doctrines ==

=== Doctrines of Grace (or "Calvinism") ===

# Total Depravity: The belief that all humans are born in a state of sin and are incapable of choosing God without divine intervention.

# Unconditional Election: The idea that God predestines certain individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign choice.

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# Perseverance of the Saints: The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in God's grace and cannot lose their salvation.

== Covenant ~~Theology~~ ==

=== Covenant theology ===

Reformed theology frequently employs a covenantal framework to understand God's relationship with humanity. The concept of the "covenant of grace" is central, emphasizing that God establishes a covenant with His chosen people for salvation.

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-Reformed Theology, also known as Reformed Christianity or Calvinism, is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders.
+'''Reformed theology''' (also known as '''Reformed Christianity'''), is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders.
-== Core Doctrines ==
-Reformed theology is known for its distinctive doctrines, often summarized with the acronym TULIP:
+== Core doctrines ==
+=== Doctrines of Grace (or "Calvinism") ===
 # Total Depravity: The belief that all humans are born in a state of sin and are incapable of choosing God without divine intervention.
 # Unconditional Election: The idea that God predestines certain individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign choice.
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 # Perseverance of the Saints: The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in God's grace and cannot lose their salvation.
-== Covenant Theology ==
+=== Covenant theology ===
 Reformed theology frequently employs a covenantal framework to understand God's relationship with humanity. The concept of the "covenant of grace" is central, emphasizing that God establishes a covenant with His chosen people for salvation.