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"Acts of the Council of Trent with the Antidote" by John Calvin is a critique of the Council of Trent, a significant 16th-century ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. Calvin, a central figure in the Reformation, presents a vigorous theological argument against the Council's decrees and canons, asserting that they do not align with scriptural teachings and principles of Christian faith. He meticulously dissects the proceedings and decisions of the Council, arguing that they were influenced more by political and personal interests than by genuine spiritual guidance or biblical truth.Calvin's work is notable for its rigorous analysis and its foundational role in Reformed theology. He challenges the authority of the Council by advocating for the supremacy of the Scriptures in guiding Christian doctrine and practice. By doing so, Calvin reinforces the Reformation's core tenets, including the doctrine of sola scriptura (Scripture alone) and the priesthood of all believers, emphasizing a return to the original and unadulterated teachings of Christianity as presented in the Bible.

New Translation of John Calvin's Classic Work Explores What It Means to Live the Christian Life For centuries, believers have poured over John Calvin's classic work On the Christian Life to answer a fundamental question: How should I live out my faith? Calvin suggests that understanding theology is trivial if the gospel has yet to "penetrate into the most intimate affection of the heart, take hold of the soul, and have an effect on the whole human being."Intended to help believers in all seasons of life, this concise book explores themes such as self-denial, taking up one's cross, submitting to God, enduring suffering for the sake of righteousness, and meditating on the life to come. Readers will reflect on their lives as Christians and be inspired to lean on the grace of Jesus for their salvation alone. Adapted from the 1559 edition of Institutes of the Christian Religion, On the Christian Life provides practical excerpts for readers of John Calvin. Explores the Christian Life: Practical themes include self-denial, taking up one's cross, submitting to God, suffering for the sake of righteousness Classic Work: Adapted from the 1559 edition of Institutes of the Christian Religion, On the Christian Life provides practical excerpts for readers of John Calvin Valuable Contributors: Written by John Calvin, foreword by Anthony N. S. Lane, and text translated by Raymond A. Blacketer

Theologian par excellence of the Reformation, John Calvin is best known for his Institutes of the Christian Religion, written as a theological introduction to the Bible and a vindication of Reformation principles. After appearing in several editions beginning in 1536, Calvin's Institutes was finally published in this authoritative 1559 edition. Covering a broad range of theological topics from justification by faith alone to the absolute sovereignty of God, Institutes of the Christian Religion remains influential in the Western world and is still widely read by theological students today.

Theologian par excellence of the Reformation, John Calvin is best known for his Institutes of the Christian Religion, written as a theological introduction to the Bible and a vindication of Reformation principles. After appearing in several editions beginning in 1536, Calvin's Institutes was finally published in this authoritative 1559 edition. Covering a broad range of theological topics from justification by faith alone to the absolute sovereignty of God, Institutes of the Christian Religion remains influential in the Western world and is still widely read by theological students today.

In his enduring spiritual classic On the Christian Life, eminent theologian John Calvin explores the intricacies of faithful living, interweaving rich theological insights with practical wisdom. At the heart of Calvin's discourse is the transformative power of belief - the vital role faith plays in infusing every facet of human existence.Calvin invites readers into a contemplative yet active reflection on harmonizing conviction and conduct. As a practical guidebook for the devout, his teachings outline the integration of theological understanding into tangible everyday application. Believers are urged to examine the alignment of their beliefs with their actions - to nurture lives steeped in piety, integrity and steadfast devotion.Emphasizing that sanctification permeates all aspects of life, Calvin champions embracing God's will in one's personal choices and societal contributions. Elucidating the centrality of faith across human experience, he offers fellow sojourners direction on incorporating their beliefs into the fabric of daily life - from prayerful disciplines to moral uprightness to the collective cultivation of godly communities.Calvin's work serves not only as a doctrinal masterpiece but also as a spiritual compass, guiding generations toward a profound connection with the Divine. With eloquent prose and meticulous theological insights, his sage voice continues to direct readers even today, inspiring a deeper and closer relationship with God.

John Calvin (1509-1564) was a prominent French theologian and reformer, best known for his role in the development of Reformed theology and the establishment of Calvinism. Taken from his magnum opus, "Institutes of the Christian Religion", this book treats of the Life of the Christian and contains five chapter: LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN MAN. SCRIPTURAL ARGUMENTS EXHORTING TO IT; A SUMMARY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. OF SELF-DENIAL; OF BEARING THE CROSS-ONE BRANCH OF SELF-DENIAL; OF MEDITATING ON THE FUTURE LIFE; HOW TO USE THE PRESENT LIFE, AND THE COMFORTS OF IT.This new large print edition, designed to make reading comfortable, includes an index of scripture references.

John Calvin (1509-1564) was a prominent French theologian and reformer, best known for his role in the development of Reformed theology and the establishment of Calvinism. Taken from his magnum opus, "Institutes of the Christian Religion", this book treats of the Life of the Christian and contains five chapter : LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN MAN. SCRIPTURAL ARGUMENTS EXHORTING TO IT ; A SUMMARY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. OF SELF-DENIAL ; OF BEARING THE CROSS-ONE BRANCH OF SELF-DENIAL ; OF MEDITATING ON THE FUTURE LIFE ; HOW TO USE THE PRESENT LIFE, AND THE COMFORTS OF IT.This new large print edition, designed to make reading comfortable, includes an index of scripture references.

This is the classic commentary by the French Reformer John Calvin. It has been translated to English and includes all Hebrew, Greek words, a linked table of contents, and hyperlinked footnotes.

Despite the dependence on earlier writers, Institutes was felt by many to be a new voice, and within a year there was demand for a second edition. This came in 1539, amplifying especially the treatment of the fall of man, of election, and of reprobation, as well as that of the authority of scripture. It showed also a more conciliatory temper toward Luther in the section on the Lord's Supper.The opening chapter of the Institutes is perhaps the best known, in which Calvin presents the basic plan of the book. There are two general subjects to be examined: the creator and his creatures. Above all, the book concerns the knowledge of God the Creator, but "as it is in the creation of man that the divine perfections are best displayed", there is also an examination of what can be known about humankind. After all, it is mankind's knowledge of God and of what He requires of his creatures that is the primary issue of concern for a book of theology. In the first chapter, these two issues are considered together to show what God has to do with mankind (and other creatures) and, especially, how knowing God is connected with human knowledge.The Book overshadowed the earlier Protestant theologies such as Melanchthon's Loci Communes and Zwingli's Commentary on the True and False Religion. According to historian Philip Schaff, it is a classic of theology at the level of Origen's On First Principles, Augustine's The City of God, Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica, and Schleiermacher's The Christian Faith. (Schaff himself was an adherent of Reformed Christianity, which traces its roots to John Calvin.)

Despite the dependence on earlier writers, Institutes was felt by many to be a new voice, and within a year there was demand for a second edition. This came in 1539, amplifying especially the treatment of the fall of man, of election, and of reprobation, as well as that of the authority of scripture. It showed also a more conciliatory temper toward Luther in the section on the Lord's Supper.The opening chapter of the Institutes is perhaps the best known, in which Calvin presents the basic plan of the book. There are two general subjects to be examined: the creator and his creatures. Above all, the book concerns the knowledge of God the Creator, but "as it is in the creation of man that the divine perfections are best displayed", there is also an examination of what can be known about humankind. After all, it is mankind's knowledge of God and of what He requires of his creatures that is the primary issue of concern for a book of theology. In the first chapter, these two issues are considered together to show what God has to do with mankind (and other creatures) and, especially, how knowing God is connected with human knowledge.The Book overshadowed the earlier Protestant theologies such as Melanchthon's Loci Communes and Zwingli's Commentary on the True and False Religion. According to historian Philip Schaff, it is a classic of theology at the level of Origen's On First Principles, Augustine's The City of God, Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica, and Schleiermacher's The Christian Faith. (Schaff himself was an adherent of Reformed Christianity, which traces its roots to John Calvin.)

Now available in J.K.S. Reid's widely-praised translation, this is Calvin's most sustained treatment of the central theme of his theological writings, predestination.