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In Calvinist theology human beings have no ability to influence whether or not they will be saved.  Essentially, because man is totally depraved he is unwilling and unable to do any of the things required to be saved.  Not even whether or not to believe or have faith in Jesus is within the power of man.  Therefore, if anyone is to be saved, God must save them.  In Calvinist soteriology, God saves some people by predestinating them to have faith in Jesus and repent of their sins.  This idea is developed out of Martin Luther's theology, notably in ''Bondage of the Will'' and his ''Commenatry on Romans'' in which he side-steps the issue of predestination but not depravity.

In Calvinist theology human beings have no ability to influence whether or not they will be saved.  Essentially, because man is totally depraved he is unwilling and unable to do any of the things required to be saved.  Not even whether or not to believe or have faith in Jesus is within the power of man.  Therefore, if anyone is to be saved, God must save them.  In Calvinist soteriology, God saves some people by predestinating them to have faith in Jesus and repent of their sins.  This idea is developed out of Martin Luther's theology, notably in ''Bondage of the Will'' and his ''Commenatry on Romans'' in which he side-steps the issue of predestination but not depravity.

Biblical support comes from many passages, especially these:

Biblical support comes from many passages, inclusive of these:

Ephesians 1:4-6 (King James Version)

Ephesians 1:4-6 (King James Version)