John Calvin

does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:8). This essay will explore the writings of each theologian and their ideas and thoughts on baptism, predestination, free will, salvation and how it intertwines with the love and knowledge of God. One could sit and ponder how this short, yet specific verse could hold so much truth. Many theologians such as Origen of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, St. Augustine, St. Prosper of Aquitaine and John Calvin have all referenced the thought of…

Doctor Faustus and the Role of Religion Introducing Doctor Faustus The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus written by Christopher Marlowe tells the tale of an intelligent scholar who has spent much of his life studying traditional forms of knowledge and has grown tired of the limitations placed upon his knowledge and decides to branch out into dark magic. In his search for more knowledge and power, Doctor Faustus makes a deal with the devil exchanging his soul for twenty-four years of service…

Before the Great Awakening, Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen, a German pastor’s son, born on November 6, 1692 in Lingen, Germany answered the call to theology. Shortly thereafter, whether answering a call from God, or at the urging of the Reverend Sicco Tjady, Frelinghuysen came to America, because the Dutch population needed ministers,/ along with his wife Eva Terhune, a farmer 's daughter; and five sons that all entered the ministry, and two daughters that married clergymen./ Frelinghuysen’s…

in England by reformists like Martin Luther, found its way to France after the 1550s because of John Calvin. Calvin, a student and follower of Luther, was convinced that The Church needed reforming, turned to humanism, and eventually became the leader of a new church. This Evangelical Church thrived in the city of Geneva (where Calvin was taking refuge from a persecuting France); missionaries of Calvin penetrated France to spread the new word and slowly, but surely it gained momentum and…

The religious schism of the sixteenth century following the Edict of the Worms created a disintegration of western Christendom. Figures of Martin Luther and John Calvin heralded the new religious transformation in Europe, creating the protestant reformation. Both Lutheranism and Calvinism much alike appealed to the nobles and peasants from their decentralization of religious power from the crowns and break in status quo. In aim to reform the church however, the two followings disagreed on…

Theology Midterm 1 The basic theological principles of Luther’s Protestant Reformation can be summarized through the three alones: Sola Scriputura, Sola Fide, and Sola Gratia. Learning to know God is a very important aspect of the Christian faith and can be accomplished through Sola Scriptura, or by way of scripture alone. As the Word of God, the Bible acts as a medium that connects its reader directly to Him. For the individual, scripture teaches us everything that is necessary for our…

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…

Prior to hearing Dr. Lim speak at Dordt, I was eager to learn more about The Reformation & John Calvin’s unique situation as a refugee himself. When considering Calvin’s situation, it is important for Christians to consider what it means to be exiled, and to also ask ourselves how we can better care for one another. The Protestant Reformation was ultimately a refugee movement. Religious conviction in the area led to mass migration and refugee-seeking. In Calvin’s case, he left France at the age…

William Tyndale and John Calvin were both essential and influential figures in the Protestant Reformation (when Martin Luther took the initiative to break away from the Catholic Church). Calvin was a pastor and a theocratic ruler of Geneva, and Tyndale was simply a scholar who mastered many languages and translated the Bible so that the common people could read it for themselves. They lived their lives in different parts of Europe, but still both supported and impacted the separation from…

John Calvin: Theological Determinist John Calvin belived in theological determinism, that all events that happen are pre-ordained, or predestined to happen by a monotheistic deity; specifically God. There are two types of theological determinism. The first is based on the concept that God dictates all events in human history. It is centered around the notion that we do not have the choice to accept God's gift of salvation, but rather God has choosen those who would receive salvation. The second…