TULIP (acronym)

TULIP is an acronym that summarizes five key points of Calvinist theology related to salvation. It stands for Total depravity (humans are profoundly affected by sin and can't save themselves), Unconditional election (God chooses who to save without conditions), Limited atonement (Christ's sacrifice is specifically for the elect), Irresistible grace (God's call to save cannot be refused), and Perseverance of the saints (those truly saved will remain in faith). These concepts emphasize God's sovereignty in salvation, highlighting that it is entirely initiated and maintained by divine will rather than human effort.