What are the 5 Points of Calvinism? | What is Calvinism and is it Biblical?

John Calvin and what we know as the 5 points of Calvinism are frequently debated during Calvinism vs Arminianism conversations. When someone asks, what is Calvinism, no matter if they are referring to the five points of Calvinism or the 4 points of Calvinism, the question need to so be answered using the Bible as our authority. In this video, Pastor Nelson with Bible Munch defines the 5 points of Calvinism, the 4 points of Calvinism, and the meaning of the acronym TULIP.

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[aron]

Dude it never fails. Every Calvinism video I find explains nothing and leaves me more confused

[theresayankauskas]

JESUS CAME TO SAVE US. JOHN 3:16. The elect is anybody who chooses Jesus. Jesus changes my life. Jesus saved me too.

[NFSjam]

Whenever I think about the teaching of Calvinism, Tiptoe Thru The TULIPs starts playing in my head. XD

[marciahornok]

Total depravity and being dead in sin means we are alienated from the life of God. That is how Ephesians defines it. It does not mean we are unable to respond by believing or not believing. Faith is not a gift of God. Salvation is. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Rom 10:17 and Rom 4.

[kenfithen]

If God has already determined everything to happen according to His sovereign will, then why pray? Why witness? Why read the Bible? Why go to church? If everything is going to turn out the way God has decreed it, it is logical to assume that prayer is useless.

[SweetE]

Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.

[CommKommando]

Best explanation! All points and references. Thank you!

[kristy]

I just can not come to a calvinist conclusion by reading and believing only the Bible, I see election and free will in the Bible.

[Days]

Why would I choose to join this religion when I have no choice whether or not I can except Christ?

[Mike-qtjp]

Revelation 22:17 says, “Whosoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” Calvinism, however says it actually means: The ones I (God) chose, will take of the water of life. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Calvinism, however says this verse actually means: For God so loved the ones He chose, that He gave His only begotten Son, that those He chose WILL have everlasting life. Joshua 24:15 says, “…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Calvinism, however says this verse actually means: There is no choice, rather, God will decide whether or not one will serve the Lord. 2nd Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is…not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” Calvinism, however, says this verse actually means: The Lord is not willing that any of the ones He has chosen should perish, but that all of the ones He has chosen should come to repentance. Matthew6:8-10 says, “…therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done.” This is a prayer. If God’s will was already being done as per Calvinism, then why do we need to pray that it will happen? Hebrews 3:12-14 says, “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today, ” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end…” This is a call to not harden our hearts and depart from the living God, and to hold our confidence in Christ steadfast until the end. According to Calvinism, we can’t make that decision; God has already decided. John 1:29 says, “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Calvinism, however says this verse actually means: The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the few that God has chosen. 1st Timothy 1:15 says, “This is a faithful saying …that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” Calvinism, however says this verse actually means: Jesus came into the world to save (ONLY) the sinners God has already chosen. 1ST John 19 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Calvinism says, this verse really means, the ones He has chosen WILL confess their sins, and He is faithful and just to forgive them their sins and to cleanse them from all unrighteousness. Calvinism calls confession a synergistic work; meaning a work of faith added to what God has already done. Also, there is no IF in Calvinism. Revelation 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Calvinism says, this verse really means, “…when the one I have chosen hears my voice, he will open the door…” Luke 13:3 says, “…unless you repent, you too will all perish.” It doesn’t say, “it doesn’t matter if you repent UNLESS I have already chosen you.”

[PringePie]

The best perspective of Calvinism is simple:

Does man earn salvation through his own faith and action, or does Almighty God give salvation?

Is the power in man, or in God?

[st.christopher]

Ah, yes, the 5 petal TULIP of heresy. I know it well. ☦️🙏🏼😇

[vids]

Not sure what the debate is here - in revelation 13:8 it says that everyone who falls away from the faith during the tribulation, (which is everything happening in your midst right now), their names were not written in the book of life from the very beginning. Yes God knows who is going to turn to him and who isn't. God already knows who will be faithful until the end, and who is just playacting that they are a believer.

[wayneclu]

Great video Jesus died for everyone & Since he is God in the flesh + Salvation is found in NO one else Not the teachings of any Pastor or Church Leader Jesus Christ is the head of the church and he more interested in our hearts than what labels & doctrines we follow.

[dannyagustin]

It's not our "Job" to know if we are elect or not, all we got to do is keep persevering we will fail here and there, but not willingly but He who perseveres he will be saved. We are so curious about all these things but something's just get us into hypocrisy and all proud thinking we know better or false assumptions, we just got to know when to speak accordingly reason why there's so many divisions is because we are all too proud and self indulgence in OUR own minds.

[gilbert]

Doctrines are so confusing.. I hope everyone gets closer to the truth...

[MalandSannet]

Hi, sincere question here. Would you say that those preaching that Jesus only died for some is spreading a DIFFERENT Gospel to those preaching that Jesus died for all. If so, is one group then preaching a False Gospel and in danger of hell? Please be kind, I'm not accusing, just trying to settle it in my heart. Thank you.

[peterbengtsson]

If there ever was a reason for me to give up on Christianity, Calvinism (5-point) would be the one. Now I don't believe in Calvinism so thankfully I don't need to make that decision.

[robertosalinel]

Are they using the bible? As in same bible or they have other book of bible? Sorry for asking

[OvertlyDespotic]

What would be the point of evangelism?