Calvinism

In 1517, Luther posted his 95 theses, which were based off his beliefs and learning of God through scripture. While there had likely been small Reformation acts going on for a while, Luther’s actions are believed to be what caused the start of the Reformation. However, it took many years before the changes occurred. Luther himself was exiled and hid in Wartburg. During this time, he translated the New Testament from Latin to German. Many revolts and disputes broke out during this time. More…

capitalistic economy” (10). He continues by suggesting that Calvinism places an emphasis on “…constant self-control and thus to deliberate regulation of one’s own life…” (79). Even Calvinist ministers counsel their followers to engage in systematic rational conduct, in their calling, as a way to cope with their anxiety over their salvation. As a result, there is an emphasis on “…a systematic rational ordering of the moral life as a whole” (79). Calvinism has a sense of antipathy towards the…

Calvinism is a major branch of Protestantism that follows the theological tradition and forms of Christian practice of John Calvin and other Reformation-era theologians. Calvinists broke with the Roman Catholic Church but differed with Lutherans on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, theories of worship, and the use of God's law for believers, among other things. Calvinism can be a misleading term because the religious tradition it denotes is and has always been diverse, with a wide…

very good story about the theological positions. There is an underground church in china. When a brother shared the five points for several times during his sermons, another brother stood up and challenged him. He said: why should we know about Calvinism before we even know Jesus? He made a good point. Christians are not to follow Calvin or Arminian, but to follow Jesus Christ. I believe Calvin and Arminius regard themselves as Jesus followers instead of being Calvinist or Arminian respectively.…

The Reformations that produced the Lutheran, Calvinist, Catholics, English and Anabaptists faiths was not only brought upon a change in doctrine, but also a change in the role of secular authority. Originally, it was the Roman Catholic Church, specifically the Pope, which controlled the lives of the people. However, Luther’s reform set the path for change. As people separated from the church, they developed the roles they believed the secular authorities should have in religious matters. In the…

Calvinism vs. Wesleyans on Sanctification When many Christians here the words entire sanctification, perfect love, Christian perfection, and holiness. They often either try to avoid the issue because they say it is too complicated or they challenge those who are addressing them by saying it is not scriptural. Many Calvinists take a stand today that a person cannot achieve holiness, sanctification or Christian perfection in this life time. But is that truly what the scriptures teach or are…

Introduction Five-Point Calvinism has earned great attention amongst theologically minded individuals. The text under review, Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism is a collection of essays resulting from the Southern Baptist Convention conducted in November 2008. As Pastor Mac Brunson explains, “Here are the clarion voices that are crystalline clear about one of the most important issues of our day. This scholarly work with pastoral practicality gives great…

John Calvin was an influential French theologian as well as a pastor during the Protestant Reformation era in Europe. He was a major figure who contributed on developing the system of Christian theory entitled Calvinism, which have a perspective of doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. The seminal work of Protestant systematic theology he published in 1536 is called Institutes of Christian Religion, which…

Views Held The Simple Foreknowledge view agrees with Calvinism that God knows everything, including the future and the events that will occur. Simple Foreknowledge and Calvinists hold differ in the explanation of how God foreknows all. Unlike Calvinism the Simple Foreknowledge view believes that God’s foreknowledge is not the result of divine foreknowledge. God knows the future and what humans will do, simply because it is there for him to know. This knowledge does not, however, give God the…

Calvinism vs. Anabaptists Many Christian approaches in the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century considered the views of social thought. Protestantism, which opposed Roman Catholicism, came to the forefront and marked a significant conversion in the Christian world. The Protestant religion, enforced by such theologians as Zwingli, Luther and Calvin, was growing in rapidity, and the power, which guided the Roman Catholic Church, was slowly weakening in number. It was evident that…