John Calvin is Martin Luther’s successor as the preeminent Protestant theologian. He plays an important role in the Church History. It is him who made a powerful impact on the fundamental doctrines of Protestantism. He is not only a famous French religious reformer, but also the founder of Calvinism and the writer of a monumental book, Institutes of the Christian Religion. In my opinion, Calvinism and Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin’s greatest achievement because they are systematic and methodical so that people can easily know and understand his theory. Also, the spirit of setting up institutes and theory as a system is worth powdering and learning.
John Calvin was born in July 10, 1509, Noyon, France. He was raised in …show more content…
The summary of Calvinism can be generally considered as “TULIP Theory”:
T -- total depravity. Mankind are completely sinful and they cannot make any spiritual charity in their own ability because of Adam’s depravity.
U -- unconditional election. God chooses to save people unconditionally. Neither based on what advantages in epics they have, nor the confidence of them God will …show more content…
This kind of theory is called Systematic Theology and John Calvin is recognized as the reformation leaders of Systematic Theology of Christian Doctrine. Compared with Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and more Church scholars, John Calvin orderly set up a more systematic and organized theory-- TULIP Theory. What’s more, Clavin also published his monumental book--Institutes of the Christian Religion to promote his ideas. He has a rare ability to make his views clear, powerful and demonstrate convincing explanation to everyone. John Calvin is also a legislator and executor of discipline. He is the founder of the new order of the Church which unites the Protestant church. On one hand, it allowed Protestant church to have ability and power to compete with Roman Catholic Church. On the other hand, it prevented distrust and rebellions from different organizations in Protestant church.The spirit came from his discipline spread from France to Holland, them from Holland to Scotland and now still existing on these lands. The spirit also caused the British Parliament to be again the Charles and inspired a brilliant victory of General Cromwell. In addition, it promoted the Mayflower Puritans to immigrate to North America, which planted the seed on the land of
John Calvin was born in July 10, 1509, Noyon, France. He was raised in …show more content…
The summary of Calvinism can be generally considered as “TULIP Theory”:
T -- total depravity. Mankind are completely sinful and they cannot make any spiritual charity in their own ability because of Adam’s depravity.
U -- unconditional election. God chooses to save people unconditionally. Neither based on what advantages in epics they have, nor the confidence of them God will …show more content…
This kind of theory is called Systematic Theology and John Calvin is recognized as the reformation leaders of Systematic Theology of Christian Doctrine. Compared with Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and more Church scholars, John Calvin orderly set up a more systematic and organized theory-- TULIP Theory. What’s more, Clavin also published his monumental book--Institutes of the Christian Religion to promote his ideas. He has a rare ability to make his views clear, powerful and demonstrate convincing explanation to everyone. John Calvin is also a legislator and executor of discipline. He is the founder of the new order of the Church which unites the Protestant church. On one hand, it allowed Protestant church to have ability and power to compete with Roman Catholic Church. On the other hand, it prevented distrust and rebellions from different organizations in Protestant church.The spirit came from his discipline spread from France to Holland, them from Holland to Scotland and now still existing on these lands. The spirit also caused the British Parliament to be again the Charles and inspired a brilliant victory of General Cromwell. In addition, it promoted the Mayflower Puritans to immigrate to North America, which planted the seed on the land of