The Flower of Calvinism Among many who have a Reformed heritage, the flower of Calvinism–the TULIP–is wilting. In examining each of the doctrines of Calvinism more closely we will follow the usual order of the acrostic “T U L I P”: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints The Canons […]
Arminianism and the Canons of Dort (3): The Synod
The Synod of Dort The charges and proposed doctrinal changes forwarded by the Remonstrants had to be answered for the sake of attributing all glory to God and for the purity and unity of the church. On November 13, 1618, an international meeting of church leaders was convened by order of the States-General of Holland. […]
Arminianism and the Canons of Dort (2): Humanism
A Humanist Theology Arminianism is the product of humanism, which exemplifies the sinful pride of depraved man since the Fall. In humanism, everything begins and ends with man. Man is at the center of his own existence, not God. Fallen human nature longs to be autonomous–a law unto itself in all things. The Renaissance between […]