Let me briefly explain. TULIP is the acronym used to describe the "5 points of Calvinism". It goes as follows:
- Total Depravity - The effects of sin has affected every capacity of man. The body, the mind, and the will. It does not mean we are as bad as we can be, rather, every single part of a person has been affected by sin.
- Unconditional Election - The choosing of the Father is not based on anything the sinner has done. The choosing of the Father is solely based on God Himself, according the the purpose of His will.
- Limited Atonement - Rather than limiting the effect of the atonement (i.e. its sufficiency; its power), Calvinists believe the atonement made by Christ is limited in its extent. So, the atonement only covers the sins of those whom Christ died for. In essence, if Christ has died for you, you will be saved.
- Irresistible Grace - If the Father has chosen you and Christ has died for you, then the Spirit will draw you to Him. He will give you a heart of flesh and cause you to be born again so that you will come to Him.
- Perseverance of the Saints - The evidence of points ULI will be a perseverance unto the end. The true saints will strive until the end.
Incase you missed the harmony, look below:
- T - the state of mankind
- U - the work of the Father
- L - the work of the Son
- I - the work of the Spirit
- P - the fruit of the work of the Triune God
Those whom the Father chosen, the Son dies for. And those whom the Son dies for, the Spirit gives regeneration. There is no disunity in the Trinity, the Father and Spirit are not at odds with the Son who some say died for every single person on earth. All are working together in bringing to pass the salvation of the elect.
