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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.

# '''[[Total depravity|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.

# '''[[Unconditional election|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.

# '''[[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.

# '''[[Irresistible grace|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]].

# '''[[Perseverance of the saints|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]].

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 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.
+# '''[[Total depravity|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.
+# '''[[Unconditional election|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.
+# '''[[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.
+# '''[[Irresistible grace|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]].
+# '''[[Perseverance of the saints|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]].