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What is TULIP?

TULIP is an acronym used to present the processes involved in salvation. Included here is a brief explanation of each point with scriptural support.

Total Depravity

Total depravity describes the spiritual condition of every human being. Original sin had a two-fold effect upon humanity. Firstly, we are born into a state of guilt by virtue of Adam acting as our federal head (representative). When he disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden he disobeyed for us all; his guilt became ours. Secondly, we are born with a sinful nature by virtue of natural generation. Adam’s very nature became polluted with sin and his sinful nature is passed on from one generation to the next. This means that we have a natural desire for sin. Thus our depravity (sinfulness) is total. ......Read more