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 John Calvin
3. Chapter 2: The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy
4. Chapter 2 Continued
5. Chapter 3: Calvin the Pastor
6. Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory
7. Chapter 4 Continued
8. Chapter 5: Calvin and Friends
9. Chapter 6: The Expository Pulpit of John Calvin
10. Chapter 6 Continued
11. Chapter 7: The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559
12. Part 2: The Teaching of John Calvin | Chapter 8: The Divinity and Authority of Scripture
13. Chapter 9: Creation and Humanity
14. Chapter 10: The Providence of God
15. Chapter 11: The Law of God
16. Chapter 12: The Person and Work of Christ
17. Chapter 12 Continued
18. Chapter 13: The Holy Spirit
19. Chapter 14: The Christian Life
20. Chapter 15: Knowing God Through Adversity
21. Chapter 16: Predestination
22. Chapter 17: The Church as Mother
23. Chapter 18: The Sacraments
24. Chapter 19: God’s Preservation of His Saints
25. Chapter 20: The Last Things
26. Afterword by R. C. Sproul
27. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."