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I believe Calvinism is abundantly supported beyond dispute. I noted some prooftexts that seem impossible to refute. There seem to be ample contradictions in the NT, but I believe harmonization is possible. However, in doing so, it is difficult to circumvent the clarity herein, especially since it is reinforced everywhere, especially John, Romans, 1 Peter, and Ephesians.

Here are the strongest texts. What do you think?

Total depravity:
Col 2:13

Unconditional election:
Rom 9:18

Limited atonement:
John 10:11

Irresistible grace:
Eph 1:4

Perseverance of the saints:
1 John 2:19

I also tried to get a cross section of books. This all could have come from John or Romans or 1 Peter.

Also the whole thing summed up in Rom 8: 29-30. I really find it hard to see it any other way, but at the very least it makes Calvinism a thorough and honest and fair reading even if you elevate other texts and in assessing contradictions harmonize differently. And since Calvinism doesn't stipulate belief in Calvinism as relevant to saving faith, that makes it all the more coherent.

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