John Calvin: For a New Reformation

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

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