The Letter To The Church of Philadelphia, Part 5As we continue to talk about the glory days of the Philadelphian Church Period outlined in Revelation Audio (MP3) Notes (PDF)Recap in 10 TweetsAnother one of the key pieces that is necessary to complete the Philadelphian puzzle is understanding the rise of Calvinism. #WordStrongCalvinism is a theological belief system popularized by John Calvin during the Reformation. #WordStrongCalvinism is, therefore, often referred to as “Reformed Theology” and sometimes Covenant Theology. #WordStrongThe basic tenets of Calvinism were laid down in the writings of Calvin in what he called “Institutes of the Christian Religion.” #WordStrongDo note that Calvin began writing “Institutes of the Christian Religion” just one year after his conversion from Catholicism. #WordStrongTime Magazine, Annual Special Issue (04.23.09) entitled, “10 Ideas That Are Changing The World Right Now” ranked Calvinism #3! #WordStrongThe two basic components of Calvinism are: 1) God’s SOVEREIGNTY, and 2) PREDESTINATION. #WordStrongIn these 2 components Calvinism teaches that God decrees any & everything that happens, & chooses who will & will not be saved. #WordStrongFrom those two basic overarching components, there are actually five major “POINTS” that explain the teachings of Calvinism (TULIP). #WordStrongThe acronym TUPLIP = Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Perseverance of the Saints. #WordStrongThe post Revelation 3:7–13 [Session 35] appeared first on #WordStrong.