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John Calvin

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Life

John Calvin (July 10, 1509 May 27,
1564) was a French Protestant
Theologian during the Protestant
Reformation and was a central developer
of the system of Christian Theology
called Calvinism.
He is renowned for his teachings and
writings, in particular for his Institutes
of the Christian Religion.
John Calvin had been exiled from Geneva because
he, William Farel and Antoine Froment were
accused of wanting to create a "new papacy."
Calvin attempted to institute a number of changes
to the city's governance and religious life.

Calvin writing one of his works.
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Life Continued

He drew up a catechism and a confession of faith,
which he insisted all citizens must affirm.
The city council refused to adopt Calvin's creed,
and in January 1538 denied them the power to
excommunicate, which was seen as a vital power.
Later on, the city council expelled them from
the city.
John Calvin died in Geneva on May 27, 1564. He
was buried in the Cimitiere des Rois.

Calvin debating with fellow philosophers.
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Teachings

Although nearly all of Calvin's adult life was
spent in Geneva (1536-38 and 1541-64), his
publications spread his ideas of aproperly
reformed church to many parts of Europe and from
there to the rest of the world.
Calvin's first published work was an edition of
the Roman philosopher Seneca's De Clementia.
His first explicitly theological work was the
Psychopannychia. He finished it in 1534 but
didn't publish it until 1542.

Calvin reading a text.
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Teachings Continued

This particular work showed his mastery of the
Bible.
Calvin made commentaries on many books of the
Bible, many of which are still in print after
over 400 years.
Calvin was a preterist, which is to say that he
believed most prophecies had already been
fulfilled in history.

An actual manuscript written by Calvin.
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Calvinism

Calvinism is a theological system and an approach
to the Christian life that emphasizes the rule of
God over all things.
Today, this term also refers to the doctrines and
practices of the Reformed Churches, of which
Calvin was an early leader.
The rising importance of the Reformed churches,
and of Calvin, belongs to the second phase of the
Protestant Reformation, when evangelical churches
began to form after Luther was excommunicated
from the Catholic Church.

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Calvinism Continued

Calvinism became the theological system of the
majority in Scotland, the Netherlands, and parts
of Germany and was influential in France,
Hungary, Transylvania, and Poland.
Calvinism gained some popularity in Scandinavia,
especially Sweden, but was rejected in favor of
Lutheranism after the synod of Uppsala in 1593.

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Five Points of Calvin

There are five main points within Calvinism. They
are
Total Depravity Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement Irresistible
GracePerseverance of the Saints

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Five Points of Calvin Continued

Total Depravity Sin has affected all
parts of man.
Unconditional Election God does not base
His election on anything He sees in the
individual. He chooses the elect according to the
kind intention of His will.
Limited Atonement Jesus died only for the
elect. Though Jesus sacrifice was sufficient for
all, it was not efficacious for all.
Irresistible Grace When God calls his elect
into salvation, they cannot resist.
Perseverance of the Saints You cannot
lose your salvation. Because the Father has
elected, the Son has redeemed, and the Holy
Spirit has applied salvation, those thus saved
are eternally secure.

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Text Book Questions Page 290 14-18

14. Who developed the Reformed tradition in the
Protestant Reformation?
John Calvin developed the Reformed tradition
in the Protestant Reformation.
15. What was the name of Calvins most important
work?
The Institutes of the Christian Religion.
16. In what ways did Calvin go beyond Luthers
theology?
He rejected sacramental grace and stated that
they were simply memorials, He rejected all
Catholic practices that were not explicitly based
in Scripture.

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Text Book Questions

17. What was Calvins teaching regarding
predestination?
He believed salvation depended solely on
Gods free decision through no efforts of our
own. Some were predestined to Heaven and most
others to Hell. The chosen ones were known as the
elect.
18. In which city did Calvin establish a
theocracy?
In Geneva, Switzerland.

A map indicating Geneva, Switzerland.
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Bibliography

Renaissance and Reformation, Rene Descartes, New
York, 2007.
New Catholic encyclopedia (Baa - Cam), Catholic
University Of America, Thomas Carson, 2003
Matthew J. (2006). The Five Points of Calvinism,
TULIP. from http//www.calvinistcorner.com/tulip.h
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http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism

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