John Calvin: For a New Reformation (Thomas & Tweeddale, eds.)

Description

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

About the Authors

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.

Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.