I apologize for the time between parts 4 and 5. Last semester I took 7 courses so I can, Lord willing, finish seminary this Summer. The last time we visited Calvin in this series, he had responded to the letter from Cardinal Sadaleto at the request of Geneva. This final part of the series showsContinue reading “A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 5)”
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A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 4)
Often the things that are most painful cause the most growth. Calvin was unceremoniously kicked out of Geneva in 1538, and honestly, he deserved it. He had been harsh and unwilling to work with others. Calvin wasn’t a good pastor when he was booted out of Geneva. But this humbling time in exile would beContinue reading “A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 4)”
A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 3)
When Calvin arrived in Geneva the Reformation had just penetrated her walls. Farel was a gifted speaker who could move a crowd, however, his tone was harsh and his personality abrasive. This combination caused him to bounce around from city to city. He would start strong and establish a movement against the Roman Catholic Church,Continue reading “A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 3)”
A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 2)
John Calvin’s life never went as he expected. When he went to school in Paris and Orleans, he believed he would study to enter the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church. But as would be the formula of Calvin’s life, God had other plans. During his education, Calvin came into contact with the Lord ofContinue reading “A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 2)”
A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 1)
Asking people about John Calvin elicits a variety of responses. Some idolize him to the point of near infallibility, while others think giving him the moniker dictator is too generous. Some consider him to be among the greatest minds in church history, while others believe him to be the orchestrator of the worst forms ofContinue reading “A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 1)”
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