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One of the first Bibles published by Protestants, in French, published in 1669 in
Amsterdam. The edition recovers the d'Olivétan translation of 1535, based on the Hebrew and Greek texts.
Calvinism (sometimes called Reformed tradition, Reformed faith or Reformed theology) is a system
theologicalProtestantand an approach to Christian life that emphasizes God's authority over all
things.1This branch of Protestant Christianity was developed by the French religious reformer of the16th centuryJuan
Calvino. Historical background: John Calvin significantly influenced the development of the doctrines of theReform
Protestant. At 25 years old, in1534, andthe first edition of his work Institution of Christian Religion began, which
published in1536. Ethis work, which was reviewed several times during his life, in addition to the numerous collection of
pastoral letters and biblical commentaries constitute the source of the impact it has had on all the
denominations of theProtestantismthroughout its history.
The growth of Reformed and Calvinist Churches belongs to the second phase of the Protestant Reformation. After the
excommunication ofMartin Lutherfor theRoman Catholic Church, Calwine took refuge inGeneva. I had signed theconfession of
Augsburgin1540, pIts impact was more notable in the Swiss Reformation, which was not Lutheran, but was based on
in the teachings ofUlrich Zwingli. Lthe teaching and Protestant doctrine were evolving in a way
independent from Martin Luther, under the influence of many writers and reformers, among whom Calvin stood out.
In the 16th century, Calvinism spread through theNetherlandsand some bordering regions ofGermany,
forFrance, England, Hungary, LithuaniayPoland. Emigration to North America brought Calvinism to theMid-Atlantic
United States and New England, where most of the settlers were Calvinists
Overview Numerous theologians not necessarily related to theReformed Churcheshe
contributed to the development of the Calvinist worldview as it is known today. Among them are included the
Danish theologianFrancisco Gomarus; John Knox, andthe founder of the Presbyterian Church;John Bunyana
Baptist preacher, author of the Christian bestsellerThe Progress of the Pilgrim, and the North American theologian
Jonathan Edwards, one of the main figures during the spiritual revival known as the First
Great Awakening in itsUnited Statesin the mid-18th century.
Sovereign grace Calvinism emphasizes the depravity of human moral nature towards the need for
the sovereign grace of God in salvation. The Bible (Romans 3:10-12) teaches that people are
completely incapable of following God or escaping condemnation
The Five Points of Calvinism
Calvinist theology is popularly identified as the 'five points of Calvinism,' which are a summary of
the judgments (or canons) presented by the Synod of Dort and which were published as a detailed response (point
by point) to the five points of Arminian Protest. Calvin himself never used such a model, and never fought against
theArminianismdirectly. These points, then, serve as a summary of the differences between Calvinism and the
Arminianism, but not as a complete summary of the writings of Calvin or the theology of the Reformed churches in
The central assertion of these canons is that God is able to save every person for whom He has
mercy and that their efforts are not frustrated by injustice or the inability of man.
The five points of Calvinism are:
Total Depravity
We must start with something that must be fundamental in the matter of salvation, and this is a correct evaluation of
the condition of the individual that must be saved. If we have deficient and slight views on sin, then we are
prone to have defective views regarding the salvation of the sinner. In the light of Scripture, the natural state of man
it is a state of total depravity and consequently, a total inability on the part of man to gain, or contribute to
for salvation. The Heidelberg catechism in its question 8 tells us: Are we so corrupt that we are totally
unable to do good and inclined to all evil? ANSWER: Certainly, if we have not been regenerated by the
Spirit of God Genesis 8:21, 6:5; Job 14:4, 15:14,16,35; John 3:6 Isaiah 53:6 John 3:3,5; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians
3:5 When total depravity is spoken of, however, it does not refer to the idea that every man is as wicked as he can be.
to be, nor that man is incapable of recognizing the will of God;
Unconditional Choice
Our attitude towards total depravity as a Biblical statement of the natural condition of man will determine
our attitude towards the next point. The doctrine of unconditional election naturally follows the doctrine of
complete depravity
Limited Atonement
This third point not only brings us to the central point of the five, but also to the central truth of the gospel, this
Yes, regarding the purpose of Christ's death on the cross. This is not accidental. We have the teaching of the Bible that has established
to the man under the general title of total depravity, or total inability
Christ died to save every man, without distinction.
Christ died to save a certain number. Irresistible Grace
If men are incapable of saving themselves due to their fallen nature, and if God has proposed to save them, and
Christ has accomplished His Salvation, so logically it follows that God must also provide the means to call them to
the benefits of that salvation that He has provided for them. Romans 8:30: "and those whom He predestined, He also
"he called." God not only chose men and women for salvation; He also called those whom He pleased to choose. What
Does it mean irresistible grace? We know that when the gospel goes out in a Church, or outdoors, or through
reading the Word of God, not everyone responds to that call. Not everyone is convinced of sin and their need for it.
Christ. This explains the fact that there are two callings. There is an external calling; and an internal calling. The
external calling can be described as 'words of the preacher'; and this calling, when it goes forth, can achieve a
result of different shapes in a number of different hearts producing different outcomes, Nevertheless one
what will not do; it will not work salvation in the soul of a sinner. Because a work of salvation to be wrought must be
accompanied by the inner calling of the Holy Spirit of God. Because it is He who "convicts of sin, righteousness and
trial
Perseverance of the Saints
Let me say that this is exactly what Scripture teaches us. 'For those whom he foreknew, he also...
predestined, to be made in the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many
brothers; and even more, "and those whom He predestined, these He also called; and those whom He called, these He also justified, and to the
What justified, these he also glorified. What shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
us?... For which I am certain that neither death nor life...
Calvinist Protestant churches
The following churches or associations of churches are related in doctrine or history to Calvinism:
. The Presbyterian Churches
. TheCongregational churches
. TheReformed Churches
. TheReformed Baptists