Articles related to "John Calvin"



What is a Calvinist?
John Calvin's understanding of Scripture enabled him to develop a theological belief system that continues to influence many evangelical Protestant faith traditions.
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Calvinism: A Brief History
This article briefly delves into the history of Calvinism.
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John Calvin and John Knox
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
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John Calvin Comes to Geneva
Even though the Protestant Reformation arrived in what is now Switzerland in the 1520s with reformer Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin usually gets all the credit.
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PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE COOLIDGE BOYS
President Calvin Coolidge and his wife had two children, both boys. Their youngest died in a freak accident when he was sixteen, and living inthe White House. Their eldest son avoided any publicity for the rest of his life.
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Protestant Refomation Leaders
During the 1600s religion underwent a huge change in Western Europe. From Scotland and England to France, Switzerland and Germany, new branches of Christianity had formed
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Ulrich Zwingli
Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich
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Biography of John Calvin, Reformation Leader
Author of Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin was an influential figure of the Protestant Reformation. His theology became the foundation for many churches.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
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Religion in European History
The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.
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Beginning of the Renaissance
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
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Protestant Reformation Movement
Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.
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The Five Points of Calvinism
The basic tenets of Calvinistic doctrine and theology are summarized succinctly using a memorable acronym, TULIP.
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The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
After the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the unlikely 30th President of the United States, attempting to bring a nation back together.
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The Rise of Calvin Coolidge
Soft-spoken Calvin Coolidge was an unlikely choice for Vice President of the United States, but in 1920, he made it to this position nonetheless.
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Are Baptists Protestants?
Many would consider that any Christian denomination that was non-Catholic to be Protestant. However, is this true with Baptist denomination? Are Baptists Protestants?
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John Winthrop's City on a Hill
Defining the Puritan community, John Winthrop's "City on a Hill" was a call to righteous living based on God's covenant with his "New Israel" in 1630 Massachusetts.
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Arminianism: A Liberal Spin on Calvinist Ideology
This article explores the core belief system of Arminianism.
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Calvinism: An Introduction.
This article briefly discusses the core beliefs of Calvinism, including predestination, summarized by the acronym "TULIP".
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The French Huguenots
This article discusses the history of the French Huguenots, prior to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.,This article discusses the history of the French Huguenots, prior to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
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The Lord's My Shepherd Hymn
Brief history of the sacred song "The Lord's My Shepherd," with lyrics from the Scottish Psalter, composed by Jessie Irvine.
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Are Pilgrims and Puritans the Same
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
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Augustine of Hippo Profile
This bishop, priest, and orator of the early fifth century was in some ways a barometer by which many subsequent church fathers would measure their theology.
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Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
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How to Write a Sociology Paper on Weber
Write a paper on Max Weber with out buying a book. Here's how...
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Quotes Found in The Shack
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 6-10 and a brief synopsis of their source.
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Religious Diversity in Colonial America
Early colonial history documents the diversity of faith traditions seeking to establish safe havens in which to practice their beliefs free from persecution.
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Renaissance Movers & Shakers
Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Johannes Gutenburg, Niccolo Machiavelli and Martin Luther were five people who changed the European Renaissance.
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Rock of Ages Hymn Notes
Notes on the hymn "Rock of Ages" written by Augustus M. Toplady and composed by Thomas Hastings. Bible reference is 1 Corinthians 10:1, 4, "that Rock was Christ."
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The Counter Reformation
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
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The Endurance of Luther's 1517 Reformation
By 1517 German princes were ready to embrace a local movement that, while begun as a debate on Church practices and beliefs, encompassed elements of political reform.
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The National Huguenot Society
Many French Protestants, known as Huguenots, fled to North America to avoid persecution for their faith and for their devotion to liberty.
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The Presbyterian Cocktail
Boy, summertime sure is hot. So here's a drink that will cool you off all summer, or all year round if you happen to be stuck in the desert or something.
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The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.
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The Reformation and Secularization
Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.
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The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
Before Tracy Chevalier's popular novel "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" came her first novel "The Virgin Blue."
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With Leaders – The Name Counts
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
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Baptist Women as Deacons
Women deacons in churches? Many Baptist churches ordain women as deacons, while others only ordain men as deacons. What does the Bible say about women as deacons?
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Colonial Religion and Intolerance
Several American colonies were founded by religious groups fleeing persecution in Europe, yet many of these same groups became intolerant of other faith traditions.
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Early American Recreation
Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.
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Joseph Smith's First Vision
After centuries of worldwide apostasy, Mormons believe an 1820 visitation to their prophet Joseph Smith began the restoration of Jesus Christ's original church on earth.
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Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
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The Reformation – Planting Seeds of Reform
The growth and spread of education opened up new ideas which eventually led to an eccliastical fight for the truth called the Reformation
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The Social Context of the Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation was born in the context of social change and economic makeover.
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The Trial of Anne Hutchinson
Anne Hutchinson's emphasis on the covenant of grace threatened the leadership of the Massachusetts Commonwealth as it attempted to organize the colony.
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Witchcraft in the American Colonies
Persecution of witches was most apparent in Colonial New England where strict Calvinist views formed the basis of a theocratic, Old Testament model that accepted witches.
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Luther Rated by History
Luther rated #3 for the last millenium? Was that rating too high or top low? What about the reason he's rated #3?
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Take Me to The Woodshed O Lord
The book of Hebrews is a unique book quite unlike most books of Scripture. In its uniqueness, it poses some questions which only seem difficult to answer, but are not.
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What Does the Bible Say About Female Deacons?
Some churches ordain women as deacons. Other churches do not ordain women deacons, limiting the office of deacon to men only. What does the Bible say about women deacons?
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Why We Left Lutheranism-- Foundation Human not Divine
This dialogue reviews whether the Lutheran church has origins in man or in Scripture. What determines whether a church is man-made or of God?
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