what is the doctrines of grace
Their formal response (codified in the Canons of Dort) has often been called the Five Points of Calvinism (although Calvin never explicitly articulated the five points). The Five Points of Calvinism (a.k.a. the Doctrines of Grace) are: 1. Total Depravity â Man is utterly dead in sin. In this state he cannot and will not submit to God or his word. 2. Unconditional Election â In order for man to be saved, God must first elect him to salvation.