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Reformed | '''Reformed theology''' (also known as '''Reformed Christianity'''), is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders. | ||
== Core doctrines == | |||
=== Doctrines of Grace (or "Calvinism") === | |||
# Total Depravity: The belief that all humans are born in a state of sin and are incapable of choosing God without divine intervention. | # Total Depravity: The belief that all humans are born in a state of sin and are incapable of choosing God without divine intervention. | ||
# Unconditional Election: The idea that God predestines certain individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign choice. | # Unconditional Election: The idea that God predestines certain individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign choice. | ||
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# Perseverance of the Saints: The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in God's grace and cannot lose their salvation. | # Perseverance of the Saints: The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in God's grace and cannot lose their salvation. | ||
== Covenant | === Covenant theology === | ||
Reformed theology frequently employs a covenantal framework to understand God's relationship with humanity. The concept of the "covenant of grace" is central, emphasizing that God establishes a covenant with His chosen people for salvation. | Reformed theology frequently employs a covenantal framework to understand God's relationship with humanity. The concept of the "covenant of grace" is central, emphasizing that God establishes a covenant with His chosen people for salvation. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:19, 18 August 2025
Reformed theology (also known as Reformed Christianity), is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It is characterized by a set of theological doctrines and beliefs rooted in the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin and other Reformation leaders.
Core doctrines
Doctrines of Grace (or "Calvinism")
- Total Depravity: The belief that all humans are born in a state of sin and are incapable of choosing God without divine intervention.
- Unconditional Election: The idea that God predestines certain individuals for salvation based solely on His sovereign choice.
- Limited Atonement: Also known as "particular redemption," this doctrine holds that Christ's atonement was intended specifically for the elect.
- Irresistible Grace: The notion that when God calls someone to salvation, that call is irresistible.
- Perseverance of the Saints: The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in God's grace and cannot lose their salvation.
Covenant theology
Reformed theology frequently employs a covenantal framework to understand God's relationship with humanity. The concept of the "covenant of grace" is central, emphasizing that God establishes a covenant with His chosen people for salvation.
References
- Calvin, John. "Institutes of the Christian Religion." 1536.
- Westminster Confession of Faith. 1646.
- Muller, Richard A. "Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms." 2017
