John Calvin
John Calvin
John Calvinwas an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects of which include the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. In these areas Calvin was influenced by the Augustinian tradition. Various Congregational, Reformed and Presbyterian churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionTheologian
Date of Birth10 July 1509
CountryFrance
John Calvin quotes about
Doctrine is not an affair of the tongue but of the life.
Wherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.
Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is not alone.
We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.
The excellence of the Church does not consist in multitude but in purity.
The only right stewardship is that which is tested by the rule of love.
No Task will be so sordid and base, provided you obey your calling in it, that it will not shine and be reckoned very precious in God's sight.
Satan is an astute theologian.