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Calvins main work ''Christianae Religionis Institutio'' (1536-1559) had a great influence on the development of the protestant church. | Calvins main work ''Christianae Religionis Institutio'' (1536-1559) had a great influence on the development of the protestant church. | ||
The main | The main points of Calvinism include the the belief in the sovereignty of God and the reading of Christian scriptures, all religious belief according to him should be founded on the literal reading of Scriptures, including church organization, political organization, and society itself. | ||
Calvin, as well as Luther , denied man a free will caused by the original sin of Adam and Eve. But Calvin went further than Luther and developed the theory of predestination, meaning that God only chose a few men for salvation, while the others are damned. Hard work, austerity and faith lead to economic success, which is a sign of being one of God's chosen people. The concept of predestination also had an impact on the economy. During the 17th century Calvinism started spreading in Europe. | |||
Calvinism is often summarized by the Five Points of Calvinism: | |||
- Total depravity | |||
- Unconditional election | |||
- Limited atonement | |||
- Irresistible Grace | |||
- Perseverance of the saints | |||
Sources | |||
Calvinism: Catholic Encyclopedia, 21 July 2009 [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03198a.htm] | |||
Reformation: John Calvin. Hooker, Richard, Washington State University, 22 July 2009 [http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REFORM/CALVIN.HT]M | |||
Revision as of 16:34, 22 July 2009
Calvinism is a theological approach to a Christian lifestyle named after John Calvin
Calvins main work Christianae Religionis Institutio (1536-1559) had a great influence on the development of the protestant church. The main points of Calvinism include the the belief in the sovereignty of God and the reading of Christian scriptures, all religious belief according to him should be founded on the literal reading of Scriptures, including church organization, political organization, and society itself. Calvin, as well as Luther , denied man a free will caused by the original sin of Adam and Eve. But Calvin went further than Luther and developed the theory of predestination, meaning that God only chose a few men for salvation, while the others are damned. Hard work, austerity and faith lead to economic success, which is a sign of being one of God's chosen people. The concept of predestination also had an impact on the economy. During the 17th century Calvinism started spreading in Europe.
Calvinism is often summarized by the Five Points of Calvinism:
- Total depravity - Unconditional election - Limited atonement - Irresistible Grace - Perseverance of the saints
Sources
Calvinism: Catholic Encyclopedia, 21 July 2009 [1] Reformation: John Calvin. Hooker, Richard, Washington State University, 22 July 2009 [2]M