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Reformed theology is a ~~Christian theology that ultimately teaches~~ that the ~~Holy Scriptures are~~ the ~~divinely-inspired~~ and the ~~authoritative Word~~ of ~~God,~~ and are ~~sufficient~~ in ~~all~~

'''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.

~~matters~~ of ~~faith~~ and ~~practice~~ for ~~believers; along with teachings~~ on ~~Christian~~ salvation that are ~~plainly summarized by what~~ is ~~known as~~ the ~~“Five Solas”~~.

== 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.

# Limited Atonement: Also known as "particular redemption," this doctrine holds that Christ's atonement was intended specifically for the elect.

# Irresistible Grace: The notion that when God calls someone to salvation, that call is irresistible.

# 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 ===

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.

== References ==

# Calvin, John. "Institutes of the Christian Religion." 1536.

# Westminster Confession of Faith. 1646.

# Muller, Richard A. "Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms." 2017

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-Reformed theology is a Christian theology that ultimately teaches that the Holy Scriptures are the divinely-inspired and the authoritative Word of God, and are sufficient in all
+'''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.
-matters of faith and practice for believers; along with teachings on Christian salvation that are plainly summarized by what is known as the “Five Solas”.
+== 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.
+# Limited Atonement: Also known as "particular redemption," this doctrine holds that Christ's atonement was intended specifically for the elect.
+# Irresistible Grace: The notion that when God calls someone to salvation, that call is irresistible.
+# 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 ===
+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.
+== References ==
+# Calvin, John. "Institutes of the Christian Religion." 1536.
+# Westminster Confession of Faith. 1646.
+# Muller, Richard A. "Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms." 2017
+*