A pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin's vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564), who, in response to God's call became a pastor against his natural inclinations, transformed an unimportant city into a powerful force for religious reform. Today, many know of John Calvin as an historical figure, but few have read his writings or are familiar with the personal spirituality that drove his life. This volume presents the main facets of Calvin's faith, including his personal religious experience, his pastoral ministry, and his revolutionary theological vision....
A pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin's vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564), who, in response to God's call b...
The great Reformer's sermons on one of the critical chapters of the Book Isaiah. Christian theologians, from the time of the Early Church have seen Isaiah 53 as one of the most important prefigurings of the suffering of Christ for the people of God, and Calvin's sermons bring out the theological significance of this key chapter for Christians.
The great Reformer's sermons on one of the critical chapters of the Book Isaiah. Christian theologians, from the time of the Early Church have seen Is...
Originally preached as a series, these seven sermons concerning the critical chapters of the Book of Isaiah demonstrate some of Calvin's most profound thoughts. Not only this book illuminates the more difficult elements of the text, it has also been done by one of the greatest Protestant theologians, now translated by T. L. H. Parker.
Originally preached as a series, these seven sermons concerning the critical chapters of the Book of Isaiah demonstrate some of Calvin's most profound...
This abridgement of Ford Lewis Battles' Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion acquaints readers the seminal work in Reformed Theology. Writing in an easy-to-read, concise format, Mckim followed the main development of Calvin's thought, accentuating his contributions without lingering over matters whose importance has become dated. This condensed edition consists of thoughtfully chosen selections by a leading scholar of Reformed Theology.
This abridgement of Ford Lewis Battles' Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion acquaints readers the seminal work in Reformed Theology. Writing ...
This book collects for the first time John Calvin's teachings on prayer, taken from his 1559 classic Institutes of the Christian Religion. Calvin scholar John Hesselink puts Calvin's views in context with an introductory essay for the book. A summary and questions for discussion precede each segment of Calvin's text, making this volume ideal for personal and group study.
This book collects for the first time John Calvin's teachings on prayer, taken from his 1559 classic Institutes of the Christian Religion. C...
-This first English translation of an important work of John Calvin is a welcome supplement to his teachings in his Institutes.- -E. Earle Ellis, Southwestern Journal of Theology This volume provides Calvin's fullest treatment of the relationship between the grace of God and the free will of humans. It offers insight into Calvin's interpretations of the church fathers, especially Augustine, on the topics of grace and free will and contains Calvin's answer to Pighius's objection that preaching is unnecessary if salvation is by grace alone. This important work, edited by renowned scholar...
-This first English translation of an important work of John Calvin is a welcome supplement to his teachings in his Institutes.- -E. Earle Ellis, Sout...
This abridged edition of the Institutes provides a readable and inexpensive sampler of Calvin's greatest work. Lane has condensed the 1559 edition, retaining the heart of Calvin's teachings on all his major themes.
This abridged edition of the Institutes provides a readable and inexpensive sampler of Calvin's greatest work. Lane has condensed the 1559 edit...
In this classic devotional, John Calvin urges readers to apply the Christian life in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand. Rather than focusing on contemplative otherworldliness, the book stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life. In style and spirit, this book is much like Augustine's Confessions, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, or Thomas A Kempis's Imitation of Christ. However, its intense practicality sets it apart, making it easily accessible for any reader seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life. Chapter themes include obedience, self-denial, the...
In this classic devotional, John Calvin urges readers to apply the Christian life in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand. Rather than focusing on ...
