John Calvin
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5: Reformed Theology
1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Systematic Theology Reformed Theology is situated within Systematic Theology as it offers a comprehensive and coherent doctrinal system that organises biblical teachings into a structured framework. It systematically articulates doctrines such as the sovereignty of God, covenant theology, and salvation, reflecting deep engagement with…
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John Calvin – Sovereignty, Predestination, and the Reformed Tradition
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination 1. Introduction John Calvin (1509–1564), a French theologian and reformer based primarily in Geneva, stands as the principal architect of Reformed theology. His doctrine of the absolute sovereignty of God, meticulous biblical exegesis, and systematised theology in Institutes of the Christian Religion created…
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Institutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin
Book 1: The Knowledge of God the Creator Knowing God as Creator is the foundation of all wisdom and salvation. God reveals Himself through creation (natural revelation) and Scripture (special revelation). Calvin emphasizes God’s omnipotence, wisdom, and goodness. Divine sovereignty governs the universe with providence. Human beings are accountable to…
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Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin 1. Full Citation Calvin, J. (1536; final edition 1559) Institutes of the Christian Religion. Translated by Henry Beveridge (2008). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. 2. Introduction John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion stands as one of the most influential theological works of…