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Nearly half a century after R. T. Kendall published “Calvin and English Calvinism to 1649,” the debate of “Calvin versus the Calvinists” rages on. Kendall’s was not the first attempt at pointing out supposed discontinuity between Calvin and his successors, of course. Years earlier, T. F. Torrance criticized the Westminster Confession for being too scholastic…
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Nearly half a century after R. T. Kendall published “Calvin and English Calvinism to 1649,” the debate of “Calvin versus the Calvinists” rages on. Kendall’s was not the first attempt at pointing out supposed discontinuity between Calvin and his successors, of course. Years earlier, T. F. Torrance criticized the Westminster Confession for being too scholastic…
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When I first discovered Calvinism, I utterly despised it. For years, I fought against Calvinism with all the free will I could muster. Nearly twenty-five years ago, as a student of theology and the original languages, I pored over Scripture, and I read everything I could get my hands on to help me understand what…
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Justification by Faith Alone Calvin, like Luther, stresses that justification is by faith alone. A right relationship to God can’t be gained by works since all people sin, thus the only pathway to salvation is faith. Calvin is careful to say, however, that faith shouldn’t be construed as a work, as if faith itself justifies us, for…
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The new issue of Credo Magazine is unique, drawing our attention to an aspect of the Reformation often forgotten: The Reformation of the Family. Today we would like to highlight Michael Nelson’s article, “The Best Companion of My Life: John Calvin’s search for a wife.” Michael Nelson (ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the…
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Who was John Calvin? How did he become a Reformer? What led him to pastor in Geneva? In this Crossway interview Stephen Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, answers these questions and others, introducing us to the life of John Calvin. Nichols is the chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries and is an editor of…
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The new issue of Credo Magazine recently was published: “Luther at 500.” As we continue to focus on the Reformers, as this is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will be highlighting a series of interviews with Scott Clark, professor of church history at Westminster Seminary California. Today’s video is on John Calvin.
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Editor’s note: In light of Reformation Day (Oct. 31), the following is an excerpt from Thomas Schreiner’s new book: Faith Alone—The Doctrine of Justification: What the Reformers Taught…and Why It Still Matters. You can read more about The 5 Solas Series here. Justification by Faith Alone Calvin, like Luther, stresses that justification is by faith…
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John Calvin did not celebrate Thanksgiving, obviously. But this Thanksgiving Westminster Bookstore is selling a very attractive, new edition of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, published by Banner of Truth, along with A Guide to Christian Living this Thanksgiving for just $35. So, Happy Thanksgiving from John Calvin! Here is a little about John…
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I’ve heard it said that John Calvin was not in favor of rebellion against the government, and that it was John Locke to whom would-be rebels looked to justify Christian rebellion, as we might call it. For a recent example of this view see here. But I think the matter is a bit more complicated than…
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John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion (2 vols.) are now 20% off at Westminster Bookstore! Here are several short videos of several Westminster scholars explaining who Calvin was and how he has influenced their thinking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPa-PLS9zCM&list=PL8A93F4B776B0CD39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGlONs8khxA&list=PL8A93F4B776B0CD39
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By Jeff Robinson – What does the theology of John Hick and John Calvin have in common? Much, if some voices within popular evangelicalism are to be believed. Hick, of course, is a well-known inclusivist and Calvin is one of the heroes of the Reformation. Theologically, the two seem to be polar opposites, but it…
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