DOUBLE PREDESTINATION
by Giuseppe Monno Double predestination is a central doctrine in the theological thought of John Calvin and, more broadly, in Calvinism. It holds that God, from all eternity, has predestined some human beings to salvation and others to eternal damnation, independently of their works or their response to grace. According to this view, God would […]
John Calvin & Huldrych Zwingli.
Asa H. Craig, (Asa Hollister), 1847-1934 Outside of Martin Luther and Henry VIII, John Calvin was the most noted character in the days of the Reformation. The nature of John Calvin was aristocratic, rather than democratic. He taught reform in laws as well as religion, but in practice governed with absolute despotism. He was dictatorial, […]
John Calvin
This man, undoubtedly the greatest of Protestant divines, and perhaps, after St. Augustine, the most perseveringly followed by his disciples of any Western writer on theology, was born at Noyon in Picardy, France, 10 July, 1509, and died at Geneva, 27 May, 1564. A generation divided him from Luther, whom he never met. By birth, […]
Where was the soul of Christ between the time he died on the cross and the time of his resurrection?
Victor R. Claveau, MJ The Oriental and ancient Roman versions of the so-called Apostles’ Creed do not mention Christ’s decent into hell. But the doctrine is contained in the Spanish, Gallic, and Aquilean recensions. Hence the descensus ad inferos is commonly regarded as an article of faith for Catholics. The Fourth Lateran Council (1215 AD) […]
John Calvin on Predestination
Victor R. Claveau, MJ The following is Calvin’s definition of predestination: “We call predestination God’s eternal decree, by which he compacted with himself what he willed to become of each man. For all are not created in equal condition; rather, eternal life is foreordained for some, eternal damnation for others. Therefore, as any man has been […]
The Five Points of Calvinism – Defining the Doctrines of Grace
A Brief Introduction to Calvinism Clayton Kraby What are the Five Points of Calvinism and what do these doctrines teach us about salvation? Known as both the Doctrines of Grace and the Five Points of Calvinism, these doctrines are named for the distinct theological stances taken by the reformer John Calvin (who didn’t use this term himself). […]
John Calvin and Calvinism
Victor R. Claveau, MJ Calvinism is a theological system of Christian interpretation initiated by John Calvin (b. Jean Cauvin, July 10, 1509, died at Geneva, Switzerland on May 27, 1564). It emphasizes predestination and salvation. The five points of Calvinism were: As a second-generation reformer, Calvin was familiar with the writings and theology of Martin Luther, […]
John Calvin Treats Mary only in Passing
Victor R. Claveau, MJ John Calvin (b. Jean Cauvin, July 10, 1509), was born at Noyon, France, to the parents of Gerard Cauvin, lawyer, and Jeanne LeFranc, and died at Geneva, Switzerland on May 27, 1564. Undoubtedly the greatest of Protestant divines (ministers), he was the second most influential of the heresiarchs and, after St. […]
Justification by Faith Alone
Victor R. Claveau, MJ To those who have adopted the hypotheses of the Reformers respecting original sin, free will, predestination and the inefficacy of good works as cooperative means of salvation, the following pertinent questions must be asked: Who are to be saved? How is salvation to be secured? Who can be assured of salvation? A few […]
Protestant Reformers on Predestination
Victor R. Claveau, MJ The following is Calvin’s definition of predestination: “We call predestination God’s eternal decree, by which he compacted with himself what he willed to become of each man. For all are not created in equal condition; rather, eternal life is foreordained for some, eternal damnation for others. Therefore, as any man has been […]