Predestination- God has already predetermined which souls would have been saved and which would not, even before birth. However, individuals could not change this whether it be through good deeds, faith, prayer etc. God's decision has been made and can not be altered.
Divine Transcendence- God was so far above this world that he is greater than any other being on earth, which means that no one could ever claim to know his will other than what God has already chosen to reveal through the bible. This includes the church and priests. This meant calvinists felt an unprecendented inner loneliness. In addition to the predestination, this then created a salvation panic because they could not do anything to be saved or know if they had been saved.
Asceticim- self discipline and self denial. eg. monks live an ascetic existance, live simply to devote themselves to God and a life of prayer.
Vocation/Calling- Calvinists introduced third worldly asceticism. From the bible, they recognised that they were put on earth to glorify God's name through their work. Therefore, a vocation to them meant methodical work in an occupation, not a monastry. However, this was only a religious duty and could not earn them salvation.
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