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Calvinism is a system of Christian theology and an approach to Christian life and thought, articulated by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and subsequently by successors, associates, followers and admirers of Calvin and his interpretation of Scripture. The Reformed tradition is referred to by the roughly equivalent term Calvinism.
The Reformed tradition was originally advanced by stalwarts such as Martin Bucer, Heinrich Bullinger and Peter Martyr Vermigli, and also influenced English reformers such as Thomas Cranmer and John Jewel. However, because of Calvin's great influence and role in the confessional and ecclesiastical debates throughout the seventeenth century, this Reformed movement generally became known as Calvinism. Today, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches, of which Calvin was an early leader, and the system is perhaps best known for its doctrines of predestination and election.
Historical background
John Calvin's international influence on the development of the doctrines of the Protestant Reformation began at the age of 25, when he started work on his first edition of the Institutes of the Christian Religion in 1534 (published 1536). This work underwent a number of revisions in his lifetime, including an impressive French vernacular translation. Through it and together with his polemical and pastoral works, his contributions to confessional documents for use in churches, and a massive collection of commentaries on the Bible, Calvin had a direct personal influence on Protestantism. He is only one of many to influence the doctrines of the Reformed churches, though he eventually became the most prominent. More on [ Calvinism ]
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Calvin And Calvinism - A chapter in a book by Arthur Custance on the theology of grace. This chapter deals with Calvin's ideas on election and predestination.
Calvinism - This page has a set of links to many articles about Calvinism on the web.
Meta Description: [ This page is a navigational aide tool to the best
articles about Calvinism on the web. The user is directed to classic reformed articles and resources of the historical
Christain faith. ]
Calvinism - A page with links to articles by Boettner, Dabney, Edwards, Hodge, Murray, Owen and others.
CALVINISM AND CULTURE: - A discussion which begins with the influence of Augustine on Calvin, then discusses Calvin's ideas on culture and ends with Calvin's influence on Abraham Kuyper.
Meta Description: [ A short essay discussing the relationship of Christianity to culture from the perspective of Dutch neo-Calvinism and the work of Abraham Kuyper., A short discussion of the relationship between Calvinism and culture. ]
Calvinism and the Reformed Faith - Links to articles by Hodge, Warfield, Van Til and others.
Meta Description: [ Various articles on Calvinism and the Reformed Faith ]
Pilgrims Between Two Ages - Promotes Reformed faith through essays, articles, and sermons.
The Theology of John Calvin - Article by B. B. Warfield on Calvin and Calvinism.
Meta Description: [ The theology of John Calvin; it's roots and emphasis. ]
Wikipedia: Calvinism - Article briefly traces the history of Calvininsm, sums the five points of the doctrines of grace (TULIP) and describes some attempts, both liberal and conservative, to reform Calvinism.
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