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XW X  PervasiveInfluenceofCalvinismintheReligiousWorld ProbablynomortalmanhasexercisedmoreinfluenceonthereligiousworldthanJohnCalvin.ItishardtofindabookdealingwithreligionorhistoryofreligionthatdoesnotmentionCalvinisminsomeway.Eventhoughmanyreligiousgroupshavewatereddown,andsomeevenrejected,thebasicpointsofCalvin'sdoctrine,mostareinfluencedbyhisteachings.Eventhoughothershadespousedandevenadoptedsomeofhisteachingsbeforehistime,Calviniscreditedwithorganizinganddefendingthesedoctrinessosuccessfullythattheybearhisname.SomeexamplesofCalvin'sinfluenceinvariousdenominationsisgivenbelow. TotalDepravity   Calvin."8bornwickedanddepraved8corruptionofournature8thewholeof lt maniscorrupted'mindandheart'andtocontendthatonlyapartofthesouliscorruptedisopposedtosupernaturalgrace."(InstitutesoftheChristianReligion,Vol.I,p.262)."Originalsin,therefore,seemstobeahereditarydepravityandcorruptionofournature8"(ibid,Vol.I,p.251)Baptists."8beingbynatureutterlyvoidofthatholinessrequiredbythelaw &. ofGod,positivelyinclinedtoevil;andthereforeunderjustcondemnationtoeternalruin,withoutdefenseorexcuse."(J.M._Pendleton_,BaptistChurchManual,1966,p.46)ChurchofGod(Holiness)."Butsinexistsintwoformsthatis,ouractual  committedsinssinsthatweareourselvesresponsiblefor,andthenthe_Adamic_ԀNature,theinbornsin,whichwearenotresponsiblefor8"(_Nichols_ԄWeaverDebate,Nashville:GospelAdvocate_Co_.,1956,p.9)Methodists."Originalsin_standeth_ԀnotinthefollowingofAdam(asthe   _Pelagians_Ԁdovainlytalk),butitisthecorruptionofthenatureofeveryman,thatnaturallyisengenderedoftheoffspringofAdam,wherebymanisveryfargonefromoriginalrighteousness,andofhisownnatureinclinedtoevil,andthatcontinually."(DoctrineandDisciplineoftheMethodistChurch,Nashville:TheMethodistPublishingHouse,1952,p.27)Presbyterians."Whilewearenottheonlyecclesiasticalbodythatholdsthis b&j!# system,yetnonewilldenythatfriendsandfoesalikeawardtothePresbyterianChurch,asitswreathsofthorns,oritsdiademofglory,thedistinctionofbeingtheworld'shistoricandleadingrepresentativeofthecreedofCalvinism."(EgbertWatsonSmith,TheCreedofPresbyterians,Richmond:PresbyterianCommitteeofPublication,1901,p.12)PrimitiveBaptists.Webelieve"thatAdamwillfullytransgressedthelawof ,') Godandthereforeplungedhimselfandhisposterityintoastateofguiltand -(* _corruption(Rom5:1219).Thatnowmaninhisnaturalstateisdeadintrespassesandsins(Eph.2:1)8"(ElderLasserreBradley,Jr.,BaptistBibleHour,Tract,p.6)Catholics."8becauseofthefallofAdam,weareborninastateoforiginalsin,andwouldbelostifGodhadnotsentaSavior."(NationalCatholicAlmanac,1954,"EveryCatholicMustBelieve")Episcopalians."OriginalsinstandethnotinthefollowingofAdam(asthePelagiansdovainlytalk),butitisthefaultandcorruptionofthenatureofeveryman,thatnaturallyisengenderedoftheoffspringofAdam8"(TheBookofCommonPrayer,ArticlesofReligion,NewYork:TheChurchPensionFund,1945,p.604)Nazarene."TheNazareneChurch,asotherchurchesofCalvinisticdoctrine,teachesthatthroughAdamsinwastransmittedtothewholehumanrace;thatoneistotallydepraved,borninsin8"(WaymonD.Miller,1947,p.104)Congregationalists."ThustheChurchesofNewEnglandbecamecharacteristicallyCongregationalinstructurebutCalvinistinteaching,andremainedsothroughoutthe18thcentury."(GeorgeHadley,TheChristianHeritageinAmerica,NewYork,TheMacMillanCo.,1948,p.65) FreeWillorFreeAgencyofMan Calvin.AftergivingseveralquotesfromAugustineaboutfreewillhesays,"Thereforeinanotherpassage,aftershowingthatfreewillisestablishedthroughgrace,hebitterlyinveighsagainstthosewhoclaimitforthemselveswithoutgrace.'Whythen,'hesays,'domiserablemeneitherdaretoboastoffreewillbeforetheyhavebeenfreed8"(Institutes,Vol.I,p.265266)Methodists."TheconditionofmanafterthefallofAdamissuchthathecannotturnandpreparehimself,byhisownnaturalstrengthandwork,tofaith,andcallinguponGod8"(MethodistDiscipline,1952,p.27)Episcopalians."TheconditionofmanafterthefallofAdamissuch,thathecannotturnandpreparehimself,byhisownnaturalstrengthandgoodNazarene.Nazarenesbelieve"thatthroughthefallofAdamhe(man)becamesodepravedsothathecannotnowturnandpreparehimselfbyhisownnaturalstrengthandworkstofaithandcallinguponGod8"(ChurchoftheNazareneManual,KansasCity,NazarenePublishingHouse,1968,p.30)PrimitiveBaptist."8man8isunabletorecoverhimselfbyanactofhisownfreewill.(Jn1:13;6:44;Rom3:1020;Rom9:16)."BaptistBibleHour,ElderLaserreBradley,Jr.) IrresistibleGraceorMiraculousOperationoftheHolySpiritontheHeart Calvin.Ifthisbeadmitted,itwillbeindisputablethatfreewillisnotsufficienttoenablemantodogoodworks,unlesshebehelpedbygrace,indeedbyspecialgrace,whichonlytheelectreceivethroughregeneration."(Institutes,Vol.I,p.262)Baptists.Webelievethatinordertobesaved,sinnersmustberegenerated,orbornagain;thatregenerationconsistsingivingaholydispositiontothemind;thatiseffectedinamanneraboveourcomprehensionbythepoweroftheHolySpirit,inconnectionwithdivinetruth8"(PendletonBaptistManual,p.49,50)"Webelievethatthescripturesteachthattheregeneration,orthenewbirth,isthatchangewroughtinthesoulbytheHolySpirit,bywhichanatureandaspirituallife,notbeforepossessed,areimpartedandthepersonbecomesanewcreationinChristJesus8"(EdwardT.HiscoxStandardBaptistManual,ValleyForge:JudsonPress,6thPrinting,1976,p.139)Methodists."8whereforewehavenopowertodogoodworks,pleasantandacceptabletoGod,withoutthegraceofGodbyChristpreventing("goingbeforeandhelping",TheMethodistArmor,p.34)us,thatwemayhaveagoodwill,andworkingwithus,whenwehavethatgoodwill."(MethodistDiscipline,1952,p.27)Nazarenes."ButwealsobelievethatthegraceofGodthroughJesusChristfreelybestoweduponallmen,enablingallwhowilltoturnfromsintorighteousness8"(ChurchoftheNazareneManual,1968,p.31)Episcopalians."WhereforewehavenopowertodogoodworkspleasantandacceptabletoGod,withoutthegraceofGodbyChristpreventingus,thatwemayhaveagoodwill,andworkingwithus,whenwehavethatgoodwill."(BookofCommonPrayer,p.604605)Presbyterians."Itisnowperfectlyclear,thatthe'naturalman'istheunrenewedman;andsinceunrenewedmendonotreceive,butuniformlyrejectthegospel;itfollows,inevitablythatthespiritualinfluenceoftheHolySpirit,inadditiontotheWord,isabsolutelynecessarytotheirconversionandsanctification.Consequently,ineverycaseofconversion,suchadivineinfluenceisactuallyexerted."(CampbellRiceDebate,Lexington;A.T.Skillman&Son,1844,p.715)HalLindsey."AsIwasreadingintheBookofExodus,theSpiritofGodcameuponme.Irememberbeingsooverwhelmedandsosurroundedwiththesenseofgod'spresenceandGod'slovethatIknewthatGodhadtouchedme8"(HalLindsey,TheEventsThatChangedMyLife,SantaAna:VisionHousePublishers,1977,p.31)Quakers."TheinnerlightishighlyimportantinQuakerbelief.Grace,powerfromGodtohelpmanresistevil8"(Mead,HandbookofDenominationsinU.S.,NewYork:AbingdonPress,1951,p.109)TheFirstChurchofChristScientist.MaryBakerEddybelievedinanilluminationtounderstandthescriptures,similartothatonPentecostnotonlytorevealbuttounderstand.SheunderstoodtheHolySpirittobeDivineScience:(MaryBakerEddy,ScienceandHealthwithKeytotheScriptures,Boston:PublishedbytheTrusteesUndertheWillofMaryBakerG.Eddy.1875,pp.43,55)Adventists."ThroughtheilluminationoftheHolySpirit,thescenesofthelongcontinuedconflictbetweengoodandevilhavebeenopenedtothewriterofthesepages8AstheSpiritofGodhasopenedtomymindthegreattruthsofHisword8RegardingtheminthelightofGod'sword,andbytheilluminationofHisSpirit,wemayseeunveiledthedevicesofthewickedone8"(EllenG.White,TheGreatControversyBetweenChristandSatan,Nashville:SouthernPublishingAssociation,1888,Intro.Pp.X,XI) FaithOnlyandFaithAGiftOfGod Calvin."8Forwhenthistopicisrightlyunderstooditwillbetterappearhowmanisjustifiedbyfaithalone,andsimplepardon8"(Institutes,Vol.I,p.593)"8faithisasingulargiftofGod8"(Institutes,Vol.I,p.581)Methodists."Wherefore,thatwearejustifiedbyfaithonlyisamostwholesomedoctrineandveryfullofcomfort."(MethodistDiscipline,1952,p.28)Baptists."8Thatitisbestowed,notinconsiderationofanyworksofrighteousnesswhichwehavedone,butsolelythroughfaithintheRedeemer'sblood8"(BaptistManual,Pendleton,p.48)Episcopalians."8Wherefore,thatwearejustifiedbyfaithonly,isamostwholesomedoctrine,andveryfullofcomfort,asmostlargelyisexpressedintheHomelyofJustification."(BookofCommonPrayer,p.605)Lutherans."TheirfaithisbuiltuponLuther'sprincipleofjustificationbyfaithaloneinJesusChrist8"(Mead,p.131)  ?%2A`Arial?   Lesson1QuestionsWhyStudyCalvinism?XXX?%2A`Arial?   ( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..List4doctrinesofCalvinismcoveredinthislesson.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..GiveCalvin'sdefinitionof"totaldepravity".   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Listsomedenominationsthatespousethedoctrineof"totaldepravity".   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Howwouldyouanswerthe"totaldepravity"statementgivenbythePrimitiveBaptists?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhatdidCalvinbelieveaboutthe"freewill"ofman?   8.` hp x (#8  , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ListsomedenominationswhichagreewithCalvin'spositionon"freewill".   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Givesomescripturalreferenceswhichteachtheideaofman'sfreewill.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..AccordingtoCalvin,whoreceivedspecialgracetoenablethemtodogoodworks?Whatwasthisdoctrinenamed?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Listsomedenominationswhohaveadoptedthisdoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhatscriptureswouldyouusetoshowthatGod'sgraceisforallpeople?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  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SalvationisaccomplishedbythealmightypowerofthetriuneGod.TheFatherchoseapeople,theSondiedforthem,theHolySpiritmakesChrist'sdeatheffectivebybringingtheelecttofaithandrepentance,therebycausingthemtowillinglyobeytheGospel.Theentireprocess(election,redemption,regeneration)istheworkofGodandisbygracealone.ThusGod,notman,determineswhowillbetherecipientsofthegiftofsalvation.̄TheFivePointsofCalvinismareeasilyrememberedbytheacrosticC  $VerdanaC TULIPXXXC  $VerdanaC W*jp`*Bookman Old StyleW   TXXXC  $VerdanaC   C  $VerdanaC TotalDepravity(TotalInability)XXXC  $VerdanaC TotalDepravityisprobablythemostmisunderstoodtenetofCalvinism.WhenCalvinistsspeakofhumansas"totallydepraved,"theyaremakinganextensive,ratherthananintensivestatement.Theeffectofthefalluponmanisthatsinhasextendedtoeverypartofhispersonalityhisthinking,hisemotions,andhiswill.Notnecessarilythatheisintenselysinful,butthatsinhasextendedtohisentirebeing.Theunregenerate(unsaved)manisdeadinhissins(Romans5:12).WithoutthepoweroftheHolySpirit,thenaturalmanisblindanddeaftothemessageofthegospel(Mark4:11f).ThisiswhyTotalDepravityhasalsobeencalled"TotalInability."ThemanwithoutaknowledgeofGodwillnevercometothisknowledgewithoutGod'smakinghimalivethroughChrist(Ephesians2:15).̄W*jp`*Bookman Old StyleW   UXXXC  $VerdanaC   C  $VerdanaC UnconditionalElectionXXXC  $VerdanaC UnconditionalElectionisthedoctrinewhichstatesthatGodchosethosewhomhewaspleasedtobringtoaknowledgeofhimself,notbaseduponanymeritshownbytheobjectofhisgraceandnotbaseduponhislookingforwardtodiscoverwhowould"accept"theofferofthegospel.Godhaselected,basedsolelyuponthecounselofhisownwill,someforgloryandothersfordamnation(Romans9:15,21).Hehasdonethisactbeforethefoundationsoftheworld(Ephesians1:48).Thisdoctrinedoesnotruleout,however,man'sresponsibilitytobelieveintheredeemingworkofGodtheSon(John3:1618).ScripturepresentsatensionbetweenGod'ssovereigntyinsalvation,andman'sresponsibilitytobelievewhichitdoesnottrytoresolve.Botharetruetodenyman'sresponsibilityistoaffirmanunbiblicalhypercalvinism;todenyGod'ssovereigntyistoaffirmanunbiblicalArminianism.Theelectaresaveduntogoodworks(Ephesians2:10).Thus,thoughgoodworkswillneverbridgethegulfbetweenmanandGodthatwasformedintheFall,goodworksarearesultofGod'ssavinggrace.ThisiswhatPetermeanswhenheadmonishestheChristianreadertomakehis"calling"and"election"sure(2Peter1:10).BearingthefruitofgoodworksisanindicationthatGodhassownseedsofgraceinfertilesoil.̄W*jp`*Bookman Old StyleW   LXXXC  $VerdanaC   C  $VerdanaC LimitedAtonement(ParticularRedemption)XXXC  $VerdanaC LimitedAtonementisadoctrineofferedinanswertothequestion,"forwhosesinsdidChristatone?"TheBibleteachesthatChristdiedforthosewhomGodgavehimtosave(John17:9).Christdied,indeed,formanypeople,butnotall(Matthew26:28).Specifically,ChristdiedfortheinvisibleChurchthesumtotalofallthosewhowouldeverrightlybearthename"Christian"(Ephesians5:25).Thisdoctrineoftenfindsmanyobjections,mostlyfromthosewhothinkthatLimitedAtonementdoesdamagetoevangelism.WehavealreadyseenthatChristwillnotloseanythatthefatherhasgiventohim(John6:37).Christ'sdeathwasnotadeathofpotentialatonementforallpeople.BelievingthatJesus'deathwasapotential,symbolicatonementforanyonewhomightpossibly,inthefuture,accepthimtrivializesChrist'sactofatonement.Christdiedtoatoneforspecificsinsofspecificsinners.Christdiedtomakeholythechurch.Hedidnotatoneforallmen,becauseobviouslyallmenarenotsaved.Evangelismisactuallyliftedupinthisdoctrine,fortheevangelistmaytellhiscongregationthatChristdiedforsinners,andthathewillnotloseanyofthoseforwhomhedied!̄W*jp`*Bookman Old StyleW   IXXXC  $VerdanaC   C  $VerdanaC IrresistibleGraceXXXC  $VerdanaC TheresultofGod'sIrresistibleGraceisthecertainresponsebytheelecttotheinwardcalloftheHolySpirit,whentheoutwardcallisgivenbytheevangelistorministeroftheWordofGod.Christ,himself,teachesthatallwhomGodhaselectedwillcometoaknowledgeofhim(John6:37).MencometoChristinsalvationwhentheFathercallsthem(John6:44),andtheverySpiritofGodleadsGod'sbelovedtorepentance(Romans8:14).WhatacomfortitistoknowthatthegospelofChristwillpenetrateourhard,sinfulheartsandwondrouslysaveusthroughthegraciousinwardcalloftheHolySpirit(IPeter5:10)!̄W*jp`*Bookman Old StyleW   PXXXC  $VerdanaC   C  $VerdanaC PerseveranceoftheSaintsXXXC  $VerdanaC PerseveranceoftheSaintsisadoctrinewhichstatesthatthesaints(thosewhomGodhassaved)willremaininGod'shanduntiltheyareglorifiedandbroughttoabidewithhiminheaven.Romans8:2839makesitclearthatwhenapersontrulyhasbeenregeneratedbyGod,hewillremaininGod'sstead.TheworkofsanctificationwhichGodhasbroughtaboutinhiselectwillcontinueuntilitreachesitsfulfillmentineternallife(Phil.1:6).Christassurestheelectthathewillnotlosethemandthattheywillbeglorifiedatthe"lastday"(John6:39).TheCalviniststandsupontheWordofGodandtrustsinChrist'spromisethathewillperfectlyfulfillthewilloftheFatherinsavingalltheelect.̄ThisdescriptionoftheFivePointsofCalvinismwaswrittenby  JonathanBarlow  Ԁwhoacknowledgesthatnotallthosebearingthename"Calvinist"wouldagreewitheveryjotandtittleofthisdocument.  ?%2A`Arial?   Lesson2QuestionsWhatIsCalvinism?XXX?%2A`Arial?   ( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhatistheacrosticthathelpsusrememberthefivepointsofCalvinismandwhatdoeseachletterstandfor?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ExplaintheCalvinist'smeaningofTotalDepravityincludingscripturestheyusetosupportthisdoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ExplaintheCalvinist'smeaningofUnconditionalElectionincludingscripturestheyusetosupportthisdoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ExplaintheCalvinist'smeaningofLimitedAtonementincludingscripturestheyusetosupportthisdoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ExplaintheCalvinist'smeaningofIrresistibleGraceincludingscripturestheyusetosupportthisdoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ExplaintheCalvinist'smeaningofPerseveranceOfTheSaintsincludingscripturestheyusetosupportthisdoctrine.     8.` hp x (#8XXXC  $VerdanaC  C  $VerdanaC Lesson3  HistoricalBackgroundofCalvinism  XXXC  $VerdanaC   ThefivepointsordoctrinalpositionsofCalvinismwereformulatedbytheGreatSynodofDortinreplytoadocumentcalled"Remonstrance".This"protest"waspresentedtotheStateofHollandbythedisciplesofaDutchseminaryprofessor(JacobHermann)whoseLatinsurnamewasArminius.Arminius(15601609)wasonly4yearsoldwhenJohnCalvin(15091564)died.AlthoughrearedintheReformedtradition,ArminiushadseriousdoubtsastothesovereigngraceofGod,forhisnaturalreasonwassympathetictotheteachingsofPelagiusandErasmusconcerningthefreewillofman.WithinayearofthedeathofArminius,hisdisciplesformulatedhisteachingsintofivemainpoints,whichtheyproceededtopresenttotheStatewiththedesirethattheBelgicConfessionandHeidelbergCatechismbereplacedbytheteachingsoftheirprofessor.TheGreatSynodofDortwasconvenedbytheStatesGeneralin1618forthespecificpurposeofexaminingtheFivePointsofArminianisminthelightoftheHolyScripture.Eightyfourtheologiansand18secularcommissionerswereassembledfor154sessionslastingfromNovember13,1618untilMay9,1619.AfterthoroughexaminationofthedoctrinesofArminius,carefullycomparinghisteachingswiththoseofHolyWrit,theSynoddeterminedthathisviewswereheretical.ThemembersoftheGreatSynoddidnotstopthere,however,butcarefullyformulateda5pointrebuttalfromthescripturesthatlaterbecameknownas"TheFivePointsofCalvinism."Historyrevealsthatneither"Arminianism"nor"Calvinism"isnew.Anearly5thcenturyBritishmonkbythenameofPelagius,whodeniedthedoctrineof"originalsin",hadtaughtthatmanpossessedabsolute"freewill"wherebyhecouldeitherchooseorrejectGod.Hishistoricopponentwasthetheologian,Augustine,whoinsistedthatthescripturestaughtthatmanwasdeadintrespassesandsinsandinbondagetoSatan.Man'swill,saidAugustine,wasnotintheleast"free",andonlywhenGodgaveHisgracetomancouldmanthenchoosetoserveGod.AugustinetaughtthatmanlosttheabilitytochoosewhenAdamsinnedandwascastoutofthegarden.Augustine'sdoctrineswereaccepted,butPelagiuswasbrandedahereticandexcommunicatedbytheCatholicChurch.Astimewentby,theCatholicChurchmovedtowardthedoctrineofthe"Sacraments"andcentralpowerofthechurchcausingsometoraiseprotests.Duringthelate15thcentury,theissuewassharpened.Erasmus,thehumanistandtheologianoftheChurchofRome,issueda"Diatribe"inwhichheprotestedsovereigngraceandarguedforman'sfreewillto"makeadecision"forChrist.Thiswascounteredbythevolatilepenoftheprotestantreformer,MartinLuther,inhisthesison"TheBondageoftheHumanWill."ThusbegantheProtestantReformationledbysuchmenasLuther,ZwingliandCalvin.ThesemenwereCatholicsbytraining,buttheirindependentBiblestudyledthemtoquestionorprotestthepracticesoftheCatholicChurchandseektoreformit.About1530CalvinbrokeawayfromtheCatholicChurch,andin1536publishedhisbook,"InstitutesoftheChristianReligion".Throughouthislifehedevelopedandrefinedthesethoughts,butthisworkservedasabasisforwhatlatercametobeknownas"Calvinism".Inthelatterpartof16thcenturyCalvin'sdoctrineswereacceptedastheofficialreligionofHollandandpublishedintheformoftheBelgicConfessionandtheHeidelbergCatechism.ThisdoctrinewasorganizedintothefivepointsofCalvinismandendorsedbytheGreatSynodofDortin1619.PresentdayCalvinistsmaycategorizethosewhoobjecttotheirdoctrineas"Arminians".ThiscontrastordebatewillservetoassistusinourstudyofCalvinism.Wewilluse5chartspreparedbyaCalvinistthatcomparesCalvinismandArminianism,explorethestrengthsandweaknessesofeach,andstrivetodefinethetrueteachingofthescriptures.   ?%2A`Arial?  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( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..UsinganEncyclopedia,religioushistorybookorsimilarreference,giveabriefbiographyofthefollowingmen:Includesuchthingsasdates,notabledoctrines,events,etc.   8.` hp x (#8(  $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?JohnCalvin   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?JacobHermann(Arminius)   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?Pelagius   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?Augustine   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?Erasmus   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?MartinLuther   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  XXXA(\ Y`SymbolA23  ..XXX?%2A`Arial?UlrichZwingli   8.` hp x (#8( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Whichofthereligiousleaderslistedabovewouldbeconsidered"Calvinists"?Why?   8.` hp x (#8̀ , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Whenwerethe5pointsofCalvinismofficiallydefinedandwhatcausedthistocomeabout?   8.` hp x (#8XXXC  $VerdanaC    X   Lesson4Calvinismvs.ArminianismChart1TotalDepravityorFreeWillXXX?\  `Times? * d,fZ,pff+  ' '2(X X x (#%'0*,.2XXXC  $VerdanaCTheArminianView..XXXC $TextileCFreeWillXXX?\  `Times?  2(X XB x (#%'0*,.2XXXC  $VerdanaCTheCalvinistView..XXXC $TextileCTotalDepravityXXX?\  `Times? ' 'J@XX` hp x (#%'0*,.JC  $VerdanaCMan'sdepravity,asaresultofthefall,isnottotalbutpartial.Manhasnotlostthefacultyofselfdetermination,northeabilitytofreelywillthatwhichisgoodinthesightofGod.ManintheauthorofrepentanceandfaithuntosalvationsincethehumanwillisviewedbytheArminianasoneofthecausesofregeneration,ifmantrulywillstocooperatewiththeHolySpirit.  Man'sdepravity,asaresultofthefall,istotal.HedoesnotpossessfreewillbecauseheisboundtoSatanwhotakesmancaptiveathiswill.Allmenarebornintothisworldspirituallydeadintrespassesandsinssothattheirdeadhumanspiritsareirresistiblydrawntothegodofthedead.Manisdepravedinthesensethatheisdead,blind,deaf,unteachableinthethingsofGodandruledbySatanthroughhisperverseheartandcorruptsoul.XXX?\  `Times?Կ* d,fZ,wff+  ) )C  $VerdanaCJn3:16A $GenevaAԀForGodsolovedtheworldthatHegaveHisonlybegottenSon,thatwhoeverbelievesinHimshouldnotperishbuthaveeverlastinglife.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCActs3:38A $GenevaAThenPetersaidtothem, Repent,andleteveryoneofyoubebaptizedinthenameofJesusChristfortheremissionofsins;andyoushallreceivethegiftoftheHolySpirit.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCActs16:31A $GenevaASotheysaid, BelieveontheLordJesusChrist,andyouwillbesaved,youandyourhousehold.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCRom10:9A $GenevaAthatifyouconfesswithyourmouththeLordJesusandbelieveinyourheartthatGodhasraisedHimfromthedead,youwillbesaved.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaC1John3:23A $GenevaAAndthisisHiscommandment:thatweshouldbelieveonthenameofHisSonJesusChristandloveoneanother,asHegaveuscommandment.C  $VerdanaCԄ  XXXC  $VerdanaCFreeWillorAccountability  C  $VerdanaCThecarefulobserverwillnotethatthescripturesselectedbytheArminianistinsupportof"freewill"donotdealwiththatsubject,but,rather,withman'sresponsibilitytobelieveGodandhisaccountabilityifhedoesnot.Thereare2reasonsforthis:(1)Therearenoscripturesthatteachmanhasa"freewill",and(2)Arminimusreasoned,contrarytoscripture,that"Godhasnorighttoholdmanaccountabletobelieve,norcondemnhimforunbelief,ifhiswillisnotfreetodoso."Thisislikesayingthatakleptomaniacshouldnotbeheldresponsibleforstealing,norpunishedwhencaught,becausehecannothelphimself!Itisthepervertedviewwhichsaysthatasexmaniacshouldnotbeheldresponsibleforrapeorchildmolesting,norpunishedforsame,becausehecannotcontrolhimself!(Thismaybethepositionofsome'dogooders',butitisnotGod's.)EveryoneofusshallgiveaccountofhimselftoGod,andthosewhorejectHiswordwillbeeternallypunishedinthelakeoffire,burningwithbrimstone.Thescripturesteachthatthereissufficientlightgivenallmenthat,shouldtheyhavetheslightestinclinationtocometothelight,theywillbesaved.Thefactisthatmanissoinfatuatedwithsinandunbelief,andsoirresistiblydrawntoSatan,thathelovesdarknessandhatesthelight.(CfJn1:9;3:19;Rom1:1820)ManisresponsibletoobeythewordofGod,andaccountablewhenherefuses.    TotalDepravityReachesAllMankind  Rom5:12A $GenevaATherefore,justasthroughonemansinenteredtheworld,anddeaththroughsin,andthusdeathspreadtoallmen,becauseallsinned?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJer17:9?\  `Times? A $GenevaATheheartisdeceitfulaboveallthings,Anddesperatelywicked;Whocanknowit??\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCRom3:11?\  `Times? A $GenevaATheheartisdeceitfulaboveallthings,Anddesperatelywicked;Whocanknowit??\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCProv20:9A $GenevaAWhocansay, Ihavemademyheartclean,Iampurefrommysin??\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCBornSpirituallyDead  Psa58:3A $GenevaAThewickedareestrangedfromthewomb;Theygoastrayassoonastheyareborn,speakinglies.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCPsa51:5A $GenevaABehold,Iwasbroughtforthininiquity,Andinsinmymotherconceivedme.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJohn3:3A $GenevaAJesusansweredandsaidtohim, Mostassuredly,Isaytoyou,unlessoneisbornagain,hecannotseethekingdomofGod.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCGen8:21A $GenevaAAndtheLORDsmelledasoothingaroma.ThentheLORDsaidinHisheart, Iwillneveragaincursethegroundformanssake,althoughtheimaginationofmansheartisevilfromhisyouth;norwillIagaindestroyeverylivingthingasIhavedone.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCEph5:8A $GenevaAForyouwereoncedarkness,butnowyouarelightintheLord.Walkaschildrenoflight?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCTakenCaptiveAtSatan'sWill  2Tim.2:2526A $GenevaAinhumilitycorrectingthosewhoareinopposition,ifGodperhapswillgrantthemrepentance,sothattheymayknowthetruth,andthattheymaycometotheirsensesandescapethesnareofthedevil,havingbeentakencaptivebyhimtodohiswill.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJn8:44?\  `Times? A $GenevaAYouareofyourfatherthedevil,andthedesiresofyourfatheryouwanttodo.Hewasamurdererfromthebeginning,anddoesnotstandinthetruth,becausethereisnotruthinhim.Whenhespeaksalie,hespeaksfromhisownresources,forheisaliarandthefatherofit.?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCIrresistiblyDrawnToSatan  Jn3:19?\  `Times? A $GenevaAAndthisisthecondemnation,thatthelighthascomeintotheworld,andmenloveddarknessratherthanlight,becausetheirdeedswereevil.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCEph2:23A $GenevaAinwhichyouoncewalkedaccordingtothecourseofthisworld,accordingtotheprinceofthepoweroftheair,thespiritwhonowworksinthesonsofdisobedience,amongwhomalsoweallonceconductedourselvesinthelustsofourflesh,fulfillingthedesiresofthefleshandofthemind,andwerebynaturechildrenofwrath,justastheothers.?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCDepravedManSpirituallyUnteachable  1Cor2:14A $GenevaAButthenaturalmandoesnotreceivethethingsoftheSpiritofGod,fortheyarefoolishnesstohim;norcanheknowthem,becausetheyarespirituallydiscerned.?\  `Times?XXX?\  `Times?Կ    J@ww` hp x (#%'0*,.J?\  `Times?        8.` hp x (#8?%2A`Arial?Lesson4QuestionsTotalDepravity(CalvinisticViewpoint)XXX?\  `Times?   XXX?%2A`Arial?RefertoCalvinismvs.Arminianism,Chart1,FreeWill/TotalDepravityandanswerfollowingquestions:( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ShowhowtheCalvinistconcludesthattotaldepravityreachesallmankind.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..HowdoestheCalvinistconcludethatwearebornspirituallydead?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..GivescripturesusedbytheCalvinisttoshowthatwearetakencaptiveatSatan'swill.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Howarewe"irresistiblydrawntoSatan"accordingtoCalvinism?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..HowdoestheCalvinistconcludethatthedepravedmanisspirituallyunteachable?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Underthesection"FreeWillorAccountability"writtenbyaCalvinist,listsomeapparentdiscrepanciesinregardtoyourunderstandingofthetruthasrevealedinGod'sword,andinregardtotheirowndoctrineof"TotalDepravity".   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?    8.` hp x (#8?%2A`Arial? Lesson5  8.` hp x (#8ScripturalRefutationOfTotalDepravity(InheritedSin)?\  `Times?   XXX?\  `Times?  XXX?%2A`Arial?   A.Themechanismforthetransmissionofinheritedsinisfalse:XXX?\  `Times? XXX?%2A`Arial?Spiritualconsequencesofsincannotbetransmittedfromfathertosonbutonlyfallsontheonewhocommittedtheact:Ezek18:14;1820;Jer32:2930( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Exodus32:3133Inthispassage,Moseswantedtoreceivethepunishmentforsomeoneelse'ssin.Inverse33,theonewhosinnedisremovedfromthebook,nottheonewhoseparentshavesinned.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Wewillbejudgedonlybyourownactions:Mt12:3637;Rom2:6;2Cor5:10;1Pet1:17   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Isa59:12,"YoursinshaveseparatedyoufromyourGod"notAdams   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..SiniscommittedbyindividuallybreakingGod'slaw:1Jn3:4(Infantshavedonenothing)   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..WhereisoneBibleversethatsayswewillbecondemnedforsinotherthanourown?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? B.Unsavedandunregeneratemenarecapableofdoinggoodandhavefreewill:XXX?\  `Times? XXX?%2A`Arial?Calviniststeachthatifasinnerhelpsanaccidentvictim,hestillsinsbecausehedoesitforthewrongmotive.( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Gentilesdobynaturethegoodthingsofthelaw:Rom2:1416   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Corneliuswasdevout,fearedGod,righteous,Acts10:14,22yetunsaved:11:14   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Manhasafreewillandcanchoosetodogoodorevil:Josh24:15"Choosethisday...",8thePhariseesandlawyersrejected8,Lk7:29,30.SeeMatt23:37.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..JusticedemandsthatGodjudgeeachaccordingtotheirworks,Ezek18:2532;2Cor5:10;Rom14:12;Gal6:5   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Sinfuldeedsaswellasrepentanceareactsperformedbychoice.XXX?\  `Times?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial?( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Sinistransgressionoflaw,1Jn3:4.Weyieldourselvestosin,Rom6:16,1213   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Sinistheresultoflustconceived,Jas1:1315.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Allmeneverywherecommandedtorepent,Acts17:30.SinnersareexhortedtoturnuntotheLord,chooseobedience,Joel2:1213,Acts2:38;8:12  XXX?\  `Times?  8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial? (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..GodrequiresmantoactanddosomethingtobesavedXXX?\  `Times?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial?( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  .."Unlessyourepentyouwillperish":Lk13:3   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  .."Saveyourselves":Acts2:40KJV   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  .."Repentandbebaptizedeveryoneofyouforforgivenessofsins":Acts2:38   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Whyarewetoldto"workoutourownsalvation"?Phil2:12   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..ThespokenandwrittengospelmessageisGod'spowerforsalvation:Rom1:16;1Cor1:18   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Thewordsusedtodescribesalvationrefuteinheritedsin:XXX?\  `Times?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial?Fillinthechartbelowtoshowthatthesewordsimplywe,individually,wereinGod'sgraceatconceptionandbirth.* Vd,d fZ,d fZ,d ff+  ' 'XXX?\  `Times?  XXX?%2A`Arial? Whatdoesitmean?  Howisitused?XXX?\  `Times? ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial?JustificationRomans5:18  XXX?\  `Times?     ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial?ReconciliationRomans5:611;Col1:14,20,21  XXX?\  `Times?     ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial?RedemptionColossians1:1314  XXX?\  `Times?     ) )XXX?%2A`Arial?RegenerationTit3:5  XXX?\  `Times?     ԿXXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..TheBibledescribesinfantsarepureandholy:XXX?\  `Times?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial?( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..WhywouldJesususeinfantsasamodelforallbelieverstoimitateincharacteriftheywere"utterlyindisposed,disabled,andmadeoppositetoallgood,andwhollyinclinedtoallevil"?Mt18:13;19:1314   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..PaulalsousedinfantsasamodelofpurityforChristianstofollow:1Cor14:20   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Paulstatesthathewasoncespirituallyalivebutthenhesinned&died/waskilled:Rom7:911   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..GodsaidthatthekingofTyruswas"blamelessinyourwaysfromthedayyouwerecreated,untilunrighteousnesswasfoundinyou."Ezek28:15   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  .."Godmademenuprightbuttheysoughtdevices"Eccl7:29(pluralcan'treferonlytoAdam)   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Newbornsdonotknowthedifferencebetweengoodandevil   8.` hp x (#8( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..GodallowedthechildrentoenterCanaanbutnottheparents:"yourlittleoneswho...havenoknowledgeofgoodandevilshallenter".Deut1:3439   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Jacob&Esau,"thetwinswerenotyetborn,andhaddonenothinggoodorbad"Rom9:11   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Jesus,"BeforeHeknowsenoughtorefuseevilandchoosegood"Isa7:1516   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Jer19:26humansacrificesofchildrentoBaaliscalledthe"bloodoftheinnocent"   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Ifnewbornsdonotknow"goodorevil"yettheBiblesays,"YoursinshaveseparatedyoufromyourGod"(Isa59:12)thennewbornsmustbebornunitedwithGod.  , 8.` hp x (#8  8.` hp x (#8ӀInthechartbelow,fillintheBiblicaldescription(ifapplicable)oftheconditionofeachindividualundertheappropriatecolumnheading*!" Vd,,ff+  + +  AsinAdam,alldie...1Cor15:22XXX?\  `Times?Կ*#$ Vd,d fZ,d fZ,d ff+  ' '  XXX?%2A`Arial?Text    Newborn,innocent&alive    Sinner,guilty&deadXXX?\  `Times? ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial? Adam&Eve:Gen13XXX?\  `Times?       ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial? Jacob&Esau:Rom9:11XXX?\  `Times?       ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial? Jesus:Isa7:1516XXX?\  `Times?       ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial? ApostlePaul:Rom7:911  XXX?\  `Times?      ' 'XXX?%2A`Arial? KingofTyre:Ezek28:15  XXX?\  `Times?      ) )XXX?%2A`Arial? Allmen:Eccl7:29  XXX?\  `Times?      Կ XXX?%2A`Arial? (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ThesecondSpiritualdeathimpliesafirstspiritualdeath&initialspirituallife:XXX?\  `Times?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?%2A`Arial?( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Seconddeathishell:ItisaspiritualseparationfromGod:Rev20:6,14   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..FirstdeathiswhenwefirstsinandareseparatedfromGodtilljudgement   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Forustodieafirstdeathwemusthavebeenspirituallyaliveatbirth.     8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times??%2A`Arial? Lesson5QuestionsScripturalRefutationofTotalDepravityXXX?%2A`Arial?  ( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..List5scriptureswhichteachthatsincannotbetransferredfromonepersontoanother.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Howdoesthefactthat"unsavedandunregeneratemenarecapableofdoinggoodandhavefreewill"refutetheideaoftotaldepravity?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhatseparatesusfromGod?(Isa59:1,2)0   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Whatdothechildrenofdisobediencefulfill?(Eph2:3)   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Whydiddeathpassuponallmen?(Rom5:12)   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WasChristbornasinner?(2Cor5:21)   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Onwhatbasisdowestandasrighteousorsinful?(Ezek18:20)   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhydidJesusnotforbidthelittlechildrentocometoHim?(Mt19:14)   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Howwouldyoushowsomeonefromscripturethatyoumust"do"somethingtobesaved?   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..FillinthetableunderSectionEofthelesson.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..FillinthetableunderSectionFofthelesson.   8.` hp x (#8XXX?\  `Times?XXX?%2A`Arial? , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Whatisimpliedbythesecondspiritualdeath?(Rev20:6,14)%   X &  '  J@4 <DL!T$&)\+- 0JUsingtheinformationinLessons5and6,putscripturalargumentsagainstTotalDepravityintherighthandcolumntorefutetheCalvinisticdoctrineinthelefthandcolumn.*()  d,fZ,cff+  ' '2( nL!T$&)\+- 02XXXC  $VerdanaC  TheCalvinistView..XXXC $TextileCTotalDepravityXXX?\  `Times?    2(u unL!T$&)\+- 02  XXXC  $VerdanaCTheScripturalViewXXX?\  `Times? ' '   J@4 <DL!T$&)\+- 0JC  $VerdanaCMan'sdepravity,asaresultofthefall,istotal.HedoesnotpossessfreewillbecauseheisboundtoSatanwhotakesmancaptiveathiswill.Allmenarebornintothisworldspirituallydeadintrespassesandsinssothattheirdeadhumanspiritsareirresistiblydrawntothegodofthedead.Manisdepravedinthesensethatheisdead,blind,deaf,unteachableinthethingsofGodandruledbySatanthroughhisperverseheartandcorruptsoul.  ?\  `Times?Կ**+  d,fZ,jff+  ) )  C  $VerdanaCTotalDepravityReachesAllMankind  Rom5:12A $GenevaATherefore,justasthroughonemansinenteredtheworld,anddeaththroughsin,andthusdeathspreadtoallmen,becauseallsinned?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJer17:9?\  `Times? A $GenevaATheheartisdeceitfulaboveallthings,Anddesperatelywicked;Whocanknowit??\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCRom3:11?\  `Times? A $GenevaATheheartisdeceitfulaboveallthings,Anddesperatelywicked;Whocanknowit??\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCProv20:9A $GenevaAWhocansay, Ihavemademyheartclean,Iampurefrommysin??\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCBornSpirituallyDead  Psa58:3A $GenevaAThewickedareestrangedfromthewomb;Theygoastrayassoonastheyareborn,speakinglies.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCPsa51:5A $GenevaABehold,Iwasbroughtforthininiquity,Andinsinmymotherconceivedme.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJohn3:3A $GenevaAJesusansweredandsaidtohim, Mostassuredly,Isaytoyou,unlessoneisbornagain,hecannotseethekingdomofGod.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCGen8:21A $GenevaAAndtheLORDsmelledasoothingaroma.ThentheLORDsaidinHisheart, Iwillneveragaincursethegroundformanssake,althoughtheimaginationofmansheartisevilfromhisyouth;norwillIagaindestroyeverylivingthingasIhavedone.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCEph5:8A $GenevaAForyouwereoncedarkness,butnowyouarelightintheLord.Walkaschildrenoflight?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCTakenCaptiveAtSatan'sWill  2Tim.2:2526A $GenevaAinhumilitycorrectingthosewhoareinopposition,ifGodperhapswillgrantthemrepentance,sothattheymayknowthetruth,andthattheymaycometotheirsensesandescapethesnareofthedevil,havingbeentakencaptivebyhimtodohiswill.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCJn8:44?\  `Times? A $GenevaAYouareofyourfatherthedevil,andthedesiresofyourfatheryouwanttodo.Hewasamurdererfromthebeginning,anddoesnotstandinthetruth,becausethereisnotruthinhim.Whenhespeaksalie,hespeaksfromhisownresources,forheisaliarandthefatherofit.?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCIrresistiblyDrawnToSatan  Jn3:19?\  `Times? A $GenevaAAndthisisthecondemnation,thatthelighthascomeintotheworld,andmenloveddarknessratherthanlight,becausetheirdeedswereevil.?\  `Times?C  $VerdanaCEph2:23A $GenevaAinwhichyouoncewalkedaccordingtothecourseofthisworld,accordingtotheprinceofthepoweroftheair,thespiritwhonowworksinthesonsofdisobedience,amongwhomalsoweallonceconductedourselvesinthelustsofourflesh,fulfillingthedesiresofthefleshandofthemind,andwerebynaturechildrenofwrath,justastheothers.?\  `Times?  C  $VerdanaCDepravedManSpirituallyUnteachable  1Cor2:14A $GenevaAButthenaturalmandoesnotreceivethethingsoftheSpiritofGod,fortheyarefoolishnesstohim;norcanheknowthem,becausetheyarespirituallydiscerned.?\  `Times?    ӿXXX?\  `Times?  X   ,-XXXC  $VerdanaC   Lesson7Calvinismvs.ArminianismChart2UnconditionalorConditionalElection *./ d,fZ,pff+  ' '/%X X x (#%'0*,/TheArminianView..XXXC $TextileCConditionalElectionXXXC  $VerdanaC  /%X XB x (#%'0*,/TheCalvinistView..XXXC $TextileCUnconditionalElectionXXXC  $VerdanaC ' 'G=XX` hp x (#%'0*,GC  $VerdanaCElectionisconditioneduponman'sgoodworksofrepentanceandfaithinChrist.Ifthisistrue,thenelectionisbaseduponGod'sforeknowledgeofwhowillrespondtotheofferofthegospelandfreelywilltoexercisehisfacultyofselfdetermination,andbesaved.Man'sgoodworksofrepentanceandfaithmustprecedeGod'sgoodworkofregeneration.Hemust"makeadecisionforChrist"andletJesuscomeintohisheart,forGodwillnotviolatethewillofmanbygivinglifeoropeningtheheart,withoutman'spermission.  ElectionisgroundedentirelyinthefreewillofGodandinHispurposeforthosewhomHechose"inChristJesus"beforethefoundationoftheworld.HisforeknowledgeisbaseduponHispurpose,forHispurposeisthemanifestationofHissovereignwill.Sincemanisincapableofgivinghimselflife,openinghisowneyes,orteachinghimselfspiritualtruth,Godmustelecttoactonman'sbehalf.Theworkofregeneration,therefore,mustprecedefaithandrepentance,andistheworkofGod.Hemust"opentheheart"andcauseHiselect"towillanddo"thatwhichispleasingtoHim,otherwisenonewouldbelieve.*01 d,fZ,wff+  ) )1Pet1:2A $GenevaAelectaccordingtotheforeknowledgeofGodtheFather,insanctificationoftheSpirit,forobedienceandsprinklingofthebloodofJesusChristC  $VerdanaC8Rom11:2A $GenevaAGodhasnotcastawayHispeoplewhomHeforeknew8C  $VerdanaCProv3:5A $GenevaATrustintheLORDwithallyourheart,Andleannotonyourownunderstanding;Mark1:15andsaying, Thetimeisfulfilled,andthekingdomofGodisathand.Repent,andbelieveinthegospel.Mark11:22SoJesusansweredandsaidtothem, HavefaithinGod.Matt8:13ThenJesussaidtothecenturion, Goyourway;andasyouhavebelieved,soletitbedoneforyou.Andhisservantwashealedthatsamehour.Jn5:24 Mostassuredly,Isaytoyou,hewhohearsMywordandbelievesinHimwhosentMehaseverlastinglife,andshallnotcomeintojudgment,buthaspassedfromdeathintolife.C  $VerdanaCԄ  XXXC  $VerdanaC"WhoActsFirst?"  C  $VerdanaCTheArminianbelievesthatthehumanwillisoneofthecausesofregeneration(synergism).ThisiswhyhebelievesthatelectionisbasedontheforeknowledgeofGodwhoforesaw"whowouldbelieve"ineternitypast.ForeknowingthosewhowouldfreelywilltorepentoftheirsinsandmakeadecisiontoplacetheirfaithinChrist,Godelectedthemtosalvation.Thismeansthatrepentanceandfaithareman's"goodworks"wherebyheestablishestheconditionforhisbeingelectedtobesaved.Arminianismisa"worksreligion"atleasttotheextentthatmanmustaccomplishthegoodworksofrepentanceandfaith,withonlythegeneralassistanceoftheHolySpirit,givenallmenalike.TheCalvinistbelievesthatGodaloneisthecauseofregeneration.Knowingthatnomancanorwillestablishanyconditionwhichcanserveasabasisforhiselection,hefollowsthescripturalpositionwhichdeclaresthat"foreknowledge"isgroundedinthe"purpose"ofGodtoelectsometosalvationwithoutgoodworksontheirpart.EveryworkthatisrelatedtosalvationisGod'swork,forHealonecanregenerate,openblindeyes,unstopdeafears,evokefaithinChristJesus,illuminethedarkrecessesofman'sheart,andgranttruerepentanceofsinsbyestablishingadesireforpurityindoctrineandlife.Calvinismisstrictlya"notofworks,lestanymanshouldboast"religion(Eph2:8,9)becauseitinsistsongivingGodallthegloryforallthatisgood.    GodChooses,NotMan  Jn15:16A $GenevaA YoudidnotchooseMe,butIchoseyouandappointedyouthatyoushouldgoandbearfruit,andthatyourfruitshouldremain,thatwhateveryouasktheFatherinMynameHemaygiveyou.C  $VerdanaCActs13:48A $GenevaANowwhentheGentilesheardthis,theyweregladandglorifiedthewordoftheLord.Andasmanyashadbeenappointedtoeternallifebelieved.C  $VerdanaCPsa65:4A $GenevaABlessedisthemanYouchoose,AndcausetoapproachYou,ThathemaydwellinYourcourts.WeshallbesatisfiedwiththegoodnessofYourhouse,OfYourholytemple.C  $VerdanaCPhil2:13A $GenevaAforitisGodwhoworksinyoubothtowillandtodoforHisgoodpleasure.C  $VerdanaC  ElectionBasedOnGod'sPurpose(Plan)  Eph1:11A $GenevaAInHimalsowehaveobtainedaninheritance,beingpredestinedaccordingtothepurposeofHimwhoworksallthingsaccordingtothecounselofHiswill,C  $VerdanaC2Tim1:9A $GenevaAwhohassavedusandcalleduswithaholycalling,notaccordingtoourworks,butaccordingtoHisownpurposeandgracewhichwasgiventousinChristJesusbeforetimebegan,C  $VerdanaC  ForeknowledgeBasedOnGod'sPurpose  Rom8:28A $GenevaAAndweknowthatallthingsworktogetherforgoodtothosewholoveGod,tothosewhoarethecalledaccordingtoHispurpose.C  $VerdanaC  ManIsIncapable,GodMustInitiate  Jn6:44A $GenevaA NoonecancometoMeunlesstheFatherwhosentMedrawshim;andIwillraisehimupatthelastday.Matt11:27 AllthingshavebeendeliveredtoMebyMyFather,andnooneknowstheSonexcepttheFather.NordoesanyoneknowtheFatherexcepttheSon,andtheonetowhomtheSonwillstorevealHim.Heb12:2lookinguntoJesus,theauthorandfinisherofourfaith,8Acts16:14NowacertainwomannamedLydiaheardus.ShewasasellerofpurplefromthecityofThyatira,whoworshipedGod.TheLordopenedherhearttoheedthethingsspokenbyPaul.Lk17:5AndtheapostlessaidtotheLord, Increaseourfaith.C  $VerdanaC  God'sWillShallBeAccomplished  Isa55:11A $GenevaASoshallMywordbethatgoesforthfromMymouth;ItshallnotreturntoMevoid,ButitshallaccomplishwhatIplease,AnditshallprosperinthethingforwhichIsentit.C  $VerdanaCԿXXX?\  `Times?  2    3  4  ?%2A`Arial? Lesson7QuestionsUnconditionalElection(CalvinisticViewpoint)XXX?%2A`Arial?   RefertoCalvinismvs.Arminianism,Chart2,ConditionalElection/UnconditionalElectionandanswerfollowingquestions:( $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ShowhowtheCalvinistconcludesthatGodalonechooseswhowillbesaved.   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..HowdoestheCalvinistconcludethatourelectionisbasedonlyonGod'spredeterminedplan?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..AccordingtotheCalvinistwhatisGod'spurposeinregardtoHiselect?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..WhatscripturesdoestheCalvinistusetoconcludethatGodmustinitiatetheactionforman'selectionbecausemanisincapable?   8.` hp x (#8 , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Underthesection"WhoActsFirst"writtenbyaCalvinist,thereisfoundinthesecondparagraphthefollowingstatement:"EveryworkthatisrelatedtosalvationisGod'swork,forHealonecanregenerate,openblindeyes,unstopdeafears,evokefaithinChristJesus,illuminethedarkrecessesofman'sheart,andgranttruerepentanceofsinsbyestablishingadesireforpurityindoctrineandlife."Listbelowtheitemsofthisstatementwithwhichyouagreeordisagreeandyourreasonsforagreementordisagreement.     8.` hp x (#8?%2A`Arial? Lesson8ScripturalRefutationofUnconditionalElection("CalvinisticPredestination")   XXX?%2A`Arial? (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..TheBibleteachespredestination,butnotCalvinisticPredestination:   8.` hp x (#8 ( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..BiblepredestinationiswhereGodpredetermined,nottheidentityofthesaved,butthecharacterofthesaved   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Wearenotopposedtopredestination,fortheBibleteachesit.However,Calvin'sviewofpredestinationisentirelyunbiblicalandthereforefalsedoctrine.   8.` hp x (#8WhatisforeknownbyGodintheseBibleVerses?*56 Vd,d fZ,d fZ,d ff+  ' '  Text    PersonalIdentity?    Character,purpose&plan? ' 'Eph1:34           ' '1Cor2:7           ) )Rom8:2930           Կ.. (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Godchosetheplanofsalvationtobe"inChrist",Eph1:314  X 5+ ` hp x (#5  1.Theemphasisinthistextisnotuponindividualswhowillbesaved,butuponChristthroughwhomredemptionismadepossible.   8.` hp x (#8Inthetablebelow,givephrasereferringtoChristintheverseslistedfromEph1:314*78 Vd,fZ,ff+  ' 'Vv3,10,12      ' 'Vv4,7,10,13      ' 'V4      ' 'V5      ' 'V6      ' 'Vv11,13      ) )V7      Կ X 5+ ` hp x (#5  ( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Salvationisconditioneduponhavingheardandbelieved,vv1213.  X 5+ ` hp x (#5  8.` hp x (#8 (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..ThechoiceofGod'splanwasnotconditionedonman,Rom9:621  X 5+ ` hp x (#5  8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..TheapostlePaulinthispassagedealswithGod'spowertochoosetheplanofsalvation.TheJewsquestionedGod'srighttoaccepttheGentilesandfeltsalvationwasguaranteedtothembecauseoftheOldCovenant.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Salvationisnotdependentonfleshlybirth,vv7,8,butonbeliefinChrist,Rom1:1617;9:3033.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..TheselectionofGod'splanofsalvationbygracethroughfaithinChristwasnotbasedonman'sworks.ItwasGod'schoiceandmanmustsubmittoHiswill,vv16,17.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..TheselectionofJacobandrejectionofEsauwasnotachoiceforindividualsalvation.ItwasaselectionofanationoutofwhichtheMessiahshouldcomeaccordingtoGod'splan,vv913.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..TheprincipleofdivinefreedomisillustratedinPharoah,vv1718.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..Godhadrighttochooseacourseofsalvation,9:1516,1921.SeeJer18:110   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..GodofferedsalvationtotheJewsonconditionthattheybelieve,Rom1:16.LikePharoahtheyrebelledandHedestroyedthenation.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..ThesamewordofGodthathardenedtheheartsofPharoahandIsrael,softenstheheartsofthosereceiveandbelieveit,2Cor2:1516;2Thess2:912;Eph4:1719   8.` hp x (#8 (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..SalvationcanbeobtainedonlythroughGod'splan,Rom8:2830   8.` hp x (#8 ( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  God's"purpose."TheseversescontainoneofthemostconcisestatementsinscriptureofGod'sschemeofredemptionforman.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  "WhomHeforeknew."IndividualswhobelieveandobeyGod'scallofthegospelare"theelect",havingbeensochosenthroughHispredeterminedplan,1Pet1:2,22;2Pet1:10,11;Phil2:1213   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  "Healsopredestined."HeforesawthosewhowoulddoHiswillvoluntarily,thusHepredestinedaplan("inChrist")bywhichtheyshouldobeyHim,Eph1:414.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  "TheseHealsocalled."Wearecalledbythegospel,2Thess2:14.Thiscallisforallmeneverywhere,Acts17:30;Mk16:1516;Tit2:1114.Notallwillaccept,butbytheirrejectiontheyjudgethemselvesunworthyofeternallife,Acts13:46.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  "TheseHealsojustified."ChristpaidthepenaltyforoursinsthatGod"mightbejustandthejustifieroftheonewhohasfaithinJesus,"Rom3:2326.   8.` hp x (#8 X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  "TheseHealsoglorified."TheeternaldestinyoftherighteousisthattheyshouldbemadeintheimageofGod'sSon,Phil3:21.   8.` hp x (#8 (  $( , 8.` hp x (#8  23  ..Sevenmajorobjectionstothisdoctrine  X 5+ ` hp x (#5 ( $(8.` hp x (#8    23  ..  ItmakesGodarespecterofpersons   5+4 4` hp x (#5  ( $(  /% hp x (#/ P 23  .."8thereisnorespectofpersonswithGod."Rom2:11;Col3:25   5+4 4` hp x (#5   /% hp x (#/ P 23  .."neitheristhererespectofpersonswithHim."Eph6:9   5+4 4` hp x (#5   /% hp x (#/ P 23  .."IperceivethatGodisnorespecterofpersons."Acts10:34   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  ItmakesGodresponsibleforthedamnationofthewicked   8.` hp x (#8( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Godhasnopleasureinthedeathofthewicked,Ezek33:11   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Godwantswickedtoturnandlive,Ezek18:32   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Godhaspleasurewhenwickedturn,Ezek18:2123   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Lifeordeathisconditionedonman'sworks,Ezek18:2630   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  ItdeniesthatGodwantsallmentobesaved   8.` hp x (#8( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Gospelwastobepreachedtoallsothattheymighthaveopportunitytobesaved,Mk16:15,16   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Godwouldhaveallmentobesaved,1Tim2:4   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Hewishesthatnonewouldperish,2Pet3:9   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..God'sgraceisforall,Tit2:1114   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5  23  ..ItrefusestoacceptthatChristdiedforall,Heb2:9   5+4 4` hp x (#5  ( $(  2( hp x (#2 | 23  ..GaveHimselfaransomforall,1Tim2:6   5+4 4` hp x (#5   2( hp x (#2 | 23  ..Heispropitiationforsinsofwholeworld,1Jn2:2   5+4 4` hp x (#5   2( hp x (#2 | 23  ..HeistheSavioroftheworld,1Jn4:4   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  Itrejectsthefreewillchoiceofman   8.` hp x (#8( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..ManisintheimageofGod,withspirit,intelligence,andabilitytochoosegoodfromevil;thereforehemustberesponsibleforhisactions,Rom6:16;14:12;Josh24:15;Deut30:19;Isa7:1516   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..IfallarenotsaveditwillbebecausetheywillnotcometoHim,Jn5:40,Mt23:37   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Whosoeverwillcantakethewateroflife,Rev22:17;Jn1:12   8.` hp x (#8( $( X 5+ ` hp x (#5    23  ..  Itmakeseverycalltorepentancehypocritical,e.g.Mk16:15,16   8.` hp x (#8( $(  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Whyinviteallmenifsomecannotaccept?Rev22:17;Matt11:28   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..Godjudgesinrighteousnessaccordingtoman'sworks,Ezek18:2630   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..KnowingtheterroroftheLord,wepersuademen,2Cor5:1011   8.` hp x (#8  5+4 4` hp x (#5  23  ..AllwhofearGodandworkrighteousnessareaccepted,Acts10:3435   8.` hp x (#8(