The doctrine of most “evangelical churches” today is the humanist theology…the exalted doctrine of man espoused by Erasmus, sharply defined by Arminius, made popular by the Wesleys, and given final polish by many religious psychologists of our time.
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 5.
Since no condition in man determines his being chosen, because Scripture teaches unconditional election, it stands to reason that there is nothing he can do to get himself “unsaved”…because salvation is by the grace of God and not the vacillating will of man.
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 50, 52.
The foreknowledge of God is based upon His decree, plan, or purpose which expresses His will, and not upon some foreseen act of positive volition on the part of man.
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 29-30.
The Word of God never returns empty handed, frustrated, and defeated. It always, and without exception, accomplishes the pleasure of the sovereign God because He has decreed that His divine plan shall prosper in each single detail (Isa. 55:11; Acts 13:48).
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 22.
The carnal mind seeks to create its own god which loves everyone, puts up with all matter of evil and foolishness, and gives in to the will of evil men who cry “Inequality!”
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 21.
At no point in Scripture is the term “loved by God” applied to any person other than the saints. It is never applied to the world at large, where the reprobate would be included. On the latter the “wrath of God” abides, while on the former “there is no condemnation.” Only the Elect are the specific objects of the love of God.
TULIP, The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, Baker, 1979, p. 41.