ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Calvinism, those who obtain salvation do so, not by their own “free” will, but because of the sovereign grace of God. That is, men yield to grace, not finally because their consciences were more tender or their faith more tenacious than that of other men.

Detailed explanation-2: -The five principles of Calvinism as formulated by the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) are summarized in “tulip, ” a popular acronym for total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistibility of grace and final perseverance of the saints.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theology of Calvinism has been immortalized in the acronym TULIP, which states the five essential doctrines of total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.