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TULIP is an acronym used to remember the "Five Points of Calvinism," which is specifically related to soteriology, or the doctrine of salvation. While the theological school of Calvinism is broader than the points of TULIP, it is commonly associated with its distinctives. The five points of TULIP are often referred to as the Calvinistic "Doctrines of Grace."

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The Five Points of Calvinism in acrostic form

T - Total depravity
U - Unconditional election
L - Limited atonement
I - Irresistible grace
P - Perseverance of the saints

Background

The historic Five Points of Calvinism are a summary of the Canons of Dort which were the judgment of the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) where the Reformed churches rejected the teaching of Arminianism.

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Adaptations

Various ways of expressing the same Five Points may be found in a number of books dealing with the Calvinistic understanding of salvation. Some novel conceptions by notable authors are indicated below:

James Boice and Philip Ryken

  • Radical Depravity
  • Unconditional Election
  • Particular Redemption
  • Efficacious Grace
  • Persevering Grace

From "The Doctrines of Grace"

R.C. Sproul

  • Radical Corruption
  • Sovereign Election
  • Limited Atonement
  • Effectual Grace
  • Preservation of the Saints

From "Chosen By God"

Michael Horton

  • Rebels Without A Cause
  • Grace Before Time
  • Mission Accomplished
  • Intoxicating Grace
  • No Lost Causes

From "Putting Amazing Back Into Grace"

Timothy George

  • Radical depravity
  • Overcoming grace
  • Sovereign election
  • Eternal life
  • Singular redemption

From TULIPs or ROSES

Roger Nicole

  • Grace
  • Obligatory grace
  • Sovereign grace
  • Provision-making grace
  • Effectual grace
  • Lasting grace

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