A key belief of Calvinism in the 1500s was that human beings are born free from all sins. children should not attend religious services. only priests and popes should interpret the Bible. some people are picked before birth for salvation.

A key belief of Calvinism in the 1500s was that some people are picked before birth for salvation.

Calvinism is a system taught by John Calvin of biblical interpretations. This system adheres to a very high view of the Scriptures and seeks to derive its theological formulas based only on God's word.

Calvinism is known by an acrony T. U. L. I. P

Total Depravity or Total Inability and Original Sin - sin has affected all parts of man; his heart, emotions, will, mind and body

Unconditional election - some are elected into salvation based on God's will in creating them

Limited Atonement or Particular Atonement - Jesus died only for the elect. Those God has elected to be saved before they were even born.

Irresistible Grace - when God calls his elect into salvation, they can not resist His call.

Perseverance of the Saints or known as Once Saved Always Saved - one cannot lose his salvation. Those elected by God, redeemed by Jesus, and applied salvation by the Holy Spirit are eternally secure