Reformed Christianity: Difference between revisions

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Reformed Christianity, or Calvinism, is the form of Christianity which originated during the Protestant Reformation.

It is summarised by the Five Points of Calvinism created by the theologian, John Calvin:

Total Depravity: Every aspect of humanity is corrupted by sin, rendering individuals incapable of coming to God without divine intervention.
Unconditional Election: God chooses certain individuals for salvation based on His will alone, not on any foreseen merit or action.
Limited Atonement: Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was specifically for the elect, effectively securing their salvation.
Irresistible Grace: God's grace, when extended to the elect, cannot be resisted and will inevitably lead to their salvation.
Perseverance of the Saints: Those whom God has elected and saved will persevere in faith and will not fall away, ultimately reaching eternal salvation.

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+'''Reformed Christianity''', or '''Calvinism''', is the form of [[Christianity]] which originated during the [[Protestant Reformation]].
+It is summarised by the Five Points of Calvinism created by the theologian, [[John Calvin]]:
+# '''Total Depravity''': Every aspect of humanity is corrupted by [[sin]], rendering individuals incapable of coming to [[God]] without divine intervention.
+# '''Unconditional Election''': God chooses certain individuals for [[salvation]] based on His will alone, not on any foreseen merit or action.
+# '''Limited Atonement''': [[Jesus Christ|Jesus']] sacrifice on the cross was specifically for the [[Election|elect]], effectively securing their salvation.
+# '''Irresistible Grace''': God's grace, when extended to the elect, cannot be resisted and will inevitably lead to their salvation.
+# '''Perseverance of the Saints''': Those whom God has elected and saved will persevere in faith and will not fall away, ultimately reaching [[Kingdom of God|eternal salvation]].