THEOLOGY CORNER . . . By request, I am here opening for discussion a theory of soteriology based on Calvinism, and bearing the acronym TULIP, which is: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints From my study of Scripture, I have concluded that TULIP is not in harmony with Scripture. But, lets see what we come up with! Let us address this in an orderly fashion, from start to finish. It is anticipated that this will be a lengthy study. And that can be good. Lets begin with the T, Total Depravity. Does the Bible teach Total Depravity of human nature? Courtesy of Jeff Hagan, Total Depravity is defined as: The doctrine of total depravity is a recognition that the Scriptures teach that as a result of the fall of Adam (Genesis 3:6) every part of humanity – mind, will, emotions and flesh – have been corrupted by sin. Put another way, sin affects all areas of our being which includes who we are and what we do. It penetrates deeply into the very core of our being so that everything is polluted by sin and “...all our righteous acts are like filthy rags” before a pure and holy God (Isaiah 64:6, NIV). It recognizes that Scripture teaches that we sin because we are sinners by nature.
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