Understands that 'Calvinism' stresses that God is in complete control of everything in the universe.

God's Sovereignty

Recognize 'Calvinism' as part of the Protestant Reformation, an essential period in European history.

Historical Movement

'Calvinism' suggests that humans cannot achieve moral perfection on their own.

Understand that predestination in 'Calvinism' means God's plan for salvation was determined before creation.

Calvinism's predestination isn't fatalistic; it's a complex theology about God's grace.

'Calvinism' includes the belief that only some are elected by God for salvation.