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What's the difference between reformed theology and calvinism?

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Perhaps a later article can examine the minor differences between them. It is important to note that because the Reformed tradition arose from the Protestant Reformation, the term “Reformed” is usually defined in comparison to something else. read more

Calvinism is a subset of Reformed Theology which deals with soteriology (theology of salvation) specifically. Calvinism is summed up in the Five Points (the TULIP acronym). Reformed Theology finds its basis in the Five Solas. read more

Before the average believer today learns what Reformed theology (i.e., Calvinism) actually is, he first usually has to learn what it’s not. Often, detractors define Reformed theology not according to what it actually teaches, but according to where they think its logic naturally leads. read more

Were it not for human sin we would have to make no distinction between Christianity and Calvinism. If you are interested in learning more about Reformed principles, I would suggest the following resources (all links lead to reviews I have written). None of these books is combative or obnoxious. read more

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