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📖 Calvinism Explained: Church History & the Protestant Reformation | Sunday School Series 🗡️ This Sunday School Lesson was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 10:00 am. 🗡️ Ever wondered about the roots of Calvinism and why the five points of TULIP remain so controversial today? This eye-opening Sunday school lesson takes you on a journey through the Protestant Reformation to understand where reformed theology came from and what the Bible really teaches about salvation. Discover the untold stories of reformers like Peter Waldo, John Wycliffe, and Martin Luther—men who risked everything to translate the Bible into common languages so ordinary people could read God's Word. Learn how John Calvin's teachings shaped modern Christianity and why understanding church history matters for your faith today. In this compelling lesson, we explore: ✅ The historical context of the Protestant Reformation and why it was necessary ✅ How reformers challenged the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on salvation by works ✅ The five points of Calvinism (TULIP acronym explained): Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints ✅ What Scripture actually teaches about predestination and free will ✅ Why studying church history prevents us from repeating the mistakes of previous generations Whether you're a five-point Calvinist, non-Calvinist, or simply curious about reformed theology and biblical doctrine, this sermon series will equip you to rightly divide the Word of truth and engage in meaningful conversations about salvation, grace, and God's sovereignty.

The sermon presents a robust defense of particular redemption, asserting that Christ's atonement was intentionally and effectively for the elect alone, not for all humanity in a general sense. Grounded in Scripture—particularly John 10's portrayal of Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep—the message emphasizes that salvation is a divinely orchestrated, particular work, rooted in God's sovereign election and predestination. Pastor Paul argues that a universal atonement would undermine divine justice and the efficacy of Christ's sacrifice, as it would imply God's wrath is either unjustly repeated or rendered ineffective. Instead, Christ's death is presented as a definitive, sufficient, and effectual payment for the sins of His chosen people, securing their eternal salvation and glorifying God's purpose throughout history. The sermon calls for faithful, reformed evangelism that honors God's truth by clearly proclaiming Christ's redemptive work as specific, not hypothetical, and grounded in divine sovereignty rather than human response.

We pay lip service to God's choices, but too often, we think we know better. We must remember to bow to His will, for His choices are wiser than ours. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2025/11/sermon-wisdom-of-gods-choices-1-cor.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give