John Calvin

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.

1. Opening Credits
2. Part 1: The Life and Work of John Calvin Chapter 1: The Young Calvin by Michael A. G. Haykin
3. Chapter 2: The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy by Stephen K. Nichols
4. Chapter 3: Calvin the Pastor by David B. Calhoun
5. Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory by Douglas F. Kelly, Part 1
6. Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory by Douglas F. Kelly, Part 2
7. Chapter 5: Calvin and Friends by W. Robert Godfrey
8. Chapter 6: The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559 by Derek W. H. Thomas
9. Part 2: The Teaching of John Calvin Chapter 7: The Divinity and Authority of Scripture by K. Scott Oliphint
10. Chapter 8: Creation and Humanity by J. V. Fesko
11. Chapter 9: The Providence of God by Derek ParsonsChapter 9: The Providence of God by Derek Parsons
12. Chapter 10: The Law of God by Guy Prentiss Waters
13. Chapter 11: The Person and Work of Christ by Paul Wells, Part 1
14. Chapter 11: The Person and Work of Christ by Paul Wells, Part 2
15. Chapter 12: The Holy Spirit by Joel R. Beeke
16. Chapter 13: The Christian Life by Edward Donnelly
17. Chapter 14: Knowing God through Adversity by Derek W. H. Thomas
18. Chapter 15: Predestination by Paul Helm
19. Chapter 16: The Church as Mother by John W. Tweeddale
20. Chapter 17: The Sacraments by Keith A. Mathison
21. Chapter 18: God’s Preservation of His Saints by Robert A. Peterson
22. Chapter 19: The Last Things by Cornelis P. Venema
23. Afterword
24. Closing Credits