[Bainbridge]

Interesting, you have abandoned the actual TULIP for a
more pr friendly description of your beliefs. I do not agree
that Calvinism is just what the Bible teaches. That is why
I am not a Calvinist. It appeals to an arrogant cast of mind:
and the tone in your writings exhibits that.
But then, you do not think you need to be winsome or funny
or charming or anything other than what you are because
you have no responsibility. Deterministic fatalism has
you holding the eternal lottery ticket.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

good points; with the possible addition of there’s “need to be” and “completely unequipped to be”

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Not sure why you assume I've "abandoned TULIP." TULIP is an excellent shorthand for the Scriptural doctrines of Christianity.

But then, you do not think you need to be winsome or funny or charming or anything other than what you are

"Winsome?" lol. Is "winsome" a requirement for salvation?

But you're right. I do not "need to be winsome or funny or charming" to be saved. I only need to receive God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

If you don't have it, pray for it. God is gracious to those who ask with a humble heart.

"Be not afraid; only believe." -- Mark 5:36