The five tenets of Calvinism, often summarized as TULIP, include:
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Total Depravity: Humanity is entirely affected by sin, which renders individuals incapable of coming to God without divine intervention.
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Unconditional Election: God has chosen certain individuals for salvation based solely on His will, not on any foreseen merit or action.
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Limited Atonement: Christ's atonement is specifically intended for the elect, securing their salvation rather than being universally available.
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Irresistible Grace: The grace of God to save the elect cannot be resisted; when God calls an individual, they will inevitably respond positively.
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Perseverance of the Saints: Those who are truly elected and saved will persevere in faith and cannot lose their salvation.
