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1
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Who is John Calvin?

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a swiss protestant reformer and theologian

2
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What did Calvin deny?

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He denied free will as humans are predestined in all of their choices

3
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What did calvin say about adam and eve in eden?

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They had free will in eden

4
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What can humans not choose?

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They can’t choose a good act apart from God’s grace

5
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Why is humankind depraved?

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As a result of original sin and we can achieve nothing on our own merits.

6
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What is Calvin’s doctrine of election?

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Eternal rewards or punishments are determined by God before birth.

7
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What do the elect have?

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Faith and God’s election cannot be reversed or resisted.