1	Swiss/Dutch Reformation: “Calvinism” “From the Reformation to the Constitution” Bill Petro your friendly neighborhood historian
2	Objectives By the end of this session you should be able to Trace the development of 17^th century “Calvinism” Differentiate Arminianism and “Calvinism” Contrast Augustine and Pelagius Discuss the meaning of T.U.L.I.P.
3	Spread of Calvinism
4	Reformation Traditions
5	Pendulum of History
6	Theology: 16^th & 17^th centuries
7	Soteriological Differences
8	Jacobus Arminius a.k.a. James Harmens 1560-1609 Studied under Theodore Beza Dutch theologian Professor: Leiden University Differed with Calvin on: Unconditional election Irresistible grace Perseverance Predestination
9	Augustine Church Father Hippo in Africa Pagan Milan Confessions Fall of Rome
10	Pelagius British Monk Popular teacher in Rome Contradicted Augustine Denied Original Sin
11	Sin and Grace Controversy
12	Arminianism 1610: 5 Remonstrances God elects or reproves on the foreseen faith or unbelief. Christ died for all men although only believers are saved. The free will of man due to only partial depravity This grace may be resisted. Whether or not all who are truly regenerate will certainly persevere requires further investigation.
13	Synod of Dordt Dordrecht, Netherlands: 1618-1619 Established the “Canons of Dordt” Rejected the 5 Remonstrances Affirmed Reformed doctrine 5 Points of “Calvinism”: T.U.L.I.P. “Calvinism” vs. Calvin
14	Canons of Dordt: 5 Points of “Calvinism” God unconditionally elects, from the foundations of time, some unto salvation. Christ’s Atonement was intended to be efficacious only for the elect. Man is so depraved that divine grace is necessary and sufficient to bring man unto faith. This grace can not be resisted. All who are truly regenerate will certainly persevere.
15	Arminianism vs. “Calvinism” Foreknowledge of faith Christ died for all, only some saved Free will - Partial depravity Resistible Grace Perseverance uncertain
16	Man’s Ability
17	TULIP Total Depravity inability Unconditional Election not man’s Limited Atonement efficient Irresistible Grace surely Perseverance of the Saints security
18	1-Word Summary Catholic Church Merit Luther Justification Zwingli Sovereignty Anabaptists Believer’s Baptism Calvin Omnipotence Arminius Ability “Calvinism” TULIP