T.U.L.I.P. or the Five Points of Calvinism
This pamphlet by Rev. Barry Gritters explains the doctrine of Total Depravity, the first point of the TULIP acrostic representing the Five Points of Calvinism affirmed at the Synod of Dort. Through biblical exposition, Gritters demonstrates that human depravity is complete and that salvation is entirely God's sovereign work, not dependent on human choice or works.
Is the faith of our fathers living in your life? In your church? We sing the song: “Faith of our fathers living still …” and no doubt the faith is living. But the question is, “Where is that faith living and confessed?” And, “What is the faith of our fathers?” It was expressed over 350 years ago by our church fathers at the Synod of Dordt (in the Netherlands). We use the familiar acrostic: TULIP to help us remember what our fathers said the Bible teaches. Dead in Sin? T – Total Depravity...