John Calvin (Afterword by R. C. Sproul)
For a New Reformation
Published on 5. November 2019
608 pages
978-1-4335-2399-1 (ISBN)
Description
More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born-a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 20 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin's life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe.
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Derek Thomas (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter) is the Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of many books, including Calvin's Teaching on Job, and serves as a teaching fellow with Ligonier Ministries.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Part 1 The Life and Work of John Calvin
- 1 The Young Calvin
- 2 The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy
- 3 Calvin the Pastor
- 4 Calvin and the Consistory
- 5 Calvin and Friends
- 6 The Expository Pulpit of John Calvin
- 7 The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559
- Part 2 The Teaching of John Calvin
- 8 The Divinity and Authority of Scripture
- 9 Creation and Humanity
- 10 The Providence of God
- 11 The Law of God
- 12 The Person and Work of Christ
- 13 The Holy Spirit
- 14 The Christian Life
- 15 Knowing God through Adversity
- 16 Predestination
- 17 The Church as Mother
- 18 The Sacraments
- 19 Godâ?Ts Preservation of His Saints
- 20 The Last Things
- Afterword
- Appendix Reading Calvin and His Interpreters
- Contributors
- General Index
- Scripture Index
