The Calvinists believed that the Lord possesses irresistible grace that cannot be obstructed. If a totally depraved person wasn't made alive by the Holy Spirit, such a calling on God would be possible. The Calvinists believed that salvation is entirely the work of the Lord, and that man has absolutely nothing to do with the process. The saints will persevere because God will see to it that He will finish the work He has begun. It is not our purpose to take sides on these issues or to divide the body of Jesus Christ over human interpretations of these Biblical truths concerning our salvation.
Mankind is clearly fallen and lost in sin.
We believe that God offers salvation to all who will call on His name. For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. God clearly does choose, but man must also accept God's invitation to salvation. The atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ was clearly sufficient to save the entire human race. We believe that God's grace and mercy can be resisted by us.