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Reformed Leaders Thoughtfully Apply John Calvin’s Life and Teaching to the Modern World 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 19 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. Written by Trusted Reformed Leaders: Contributors include Joel R. Beeke, David B. Calhoun, Edward A. Donnelly, J. V. Fesko, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael A. G. Haykin, Paul Helm, Douglas F. Kelly, Keith A. Mathison, Sinclair Ferguson, Stephen J. Nichols, K. Scott Oliphint, Burk Parsons, Robert A. Peterson, R. C. Sproul, Cornelis P. Venema, Guy Prentiss Waters, Paul Wells, Derek W. H. Thomas, and John W. Tweeddale  Scholarly yet Approachable: Essays are written to be accessible to all readers, whether they have read Calvin’s writings or not Comprehensive: Explores topics such as pastoral ministry, friendship, suffering, the authority of Scripture, God’s providence, the church, the Holy Spirit, and more Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-1281-0

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Author:   Derek Thomas ,  John W. Tweeddale ,  R. C. Sproul ,  Michael A. G. Haykin
Publisher:   Crossway Books
Imprint:   Crossway Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.775kg
ISBN:  

9798874905521

Pages:   568
Publication Date:   24 June 2025
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Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

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

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Derek Thomas (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter) is Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of many books, including Calvin's Teaching on Job, and serves as a teaching fellow with Ligonier Ministries. John W. Tweeddale (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is vice president of academics and professor of theology at Reformation Bible College. He is also a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is the author of John Owen and Hebrews and coeditor of the T&T Clark Handbook of John Owen.    

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