Do you believe these truths?
T Total Depravity. Do you believe man is dead in trespasses and sin? Then you believe in total depravity.
U Unconditional Election. Do you believe that God has chosen you, not for any good you have done? Then you believe in unconditional election.
L Limited Atonement. Do you believe that Christ has redeemed you out of every kindred, tongue, people and nations? Then you believe in limited atonement.
I Irresistible Grace. Do you believe that those whom God has called He also justified? Then you believe in irresistible grace.
P Perseverance of the Saints. Do you believe that he that endureth to the end shall be saved? Then you believe in perseverance of the saints.
  Do you believe these truths? Then, congratulations! You're a Five-Point Calvinist!

by David Heesen, April 2002. Back to David Heesen's page. Back to Writings by David Heesen.