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Page 1: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Puritanism

Page 2: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Origin of Puritans

• Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way.

Page 3: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

• William Bradford formed Plymouth Plantation in 1620–101 men, women, and children– In the spring only 50 had survived

Page 4: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

The Bible

• Puritans took The Bible literally and it functioned as a code of their daily life.

Page 5: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Covenant

• Contract between God and believer. Free to enter, but once you do, you can’t break the contract.

Page 6: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Original Sin• We are all born sinners and life is

a process of working against this fact.

Page 7: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Original Sin

• The belief was that the natural tendency was towards sin; therefore, we must actively work against that tendency.

Page 8: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Predestination

• You are chosen by God before birth.

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Irresistible Grace

• It is beyond our control whether or not God has chosen us to be saved.• You would never know whether you

were “saved” or not.

Page 10: Puritanism. Origin of Puritans Left England and Holland in order to break away from the Church of England and practice their religion their own way

Even if you tried as hard as you could, you still might not make it unless you are one of the elect or chosen.

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We can’t change the fact that we are sinners, so now what? –Live a disciplined, godly life–Be openly ambitious, hardworking,

and have an intense drive for success.