What does TULIP mean in Reformed theology?

TULIP stands for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. Each of these points highlights the comprehensive nature of God's sovereignty in salvation, emphasizing that human effort plays no role in securing one's salvation. This framework provides a biblical perspective illustrating God's initiative in the process of redemption, ensuring that all whom He elects will ultimately come to faith and persevere in that faith until the end.