Reformed Christianity is often called Calvinism after John Calvin (born Jehan Cauvin), influential reformer of Geneva. The term was first used by opposing Lutherans in the 1550s. Calvin did not approve of the use of this term, [3] and scholars have argued its use is misleading, inaccurate, unhelpful, [4] [5] [6] [7] [2] and "inherently ...

The Five Points of Calvinism constitute a summary of soteriology in Reformed Christianity. Named after John Calvin, they largely reflect the teaching of the Canons of Dort. The five points assert that God saves every person upon whom he has mercy, and that his efforts are not frustrated by the unrighteousness or inability of humans.

2024年12月16日 · Calvinism is a denomination of Protestantism that adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation-era. Learn about the Calvinist history, beliefs, and social and political influences.

Calvinism belongs to the Reformed tradition of Protestant Christianity. This tradition goes back to John Calvin and other theologians . Important Calvinists from Europe include: Martin Bucer , Heinrich Bullinger , Peter Martyr Vermigli , and Huldrych Zwingli , and from England , reformers Thomas Cranmer and John Jewel .

He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, including its doctrines of predestination and of God's absolute sovereignty in the salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation.

2025年1月13日 · Calvinism, Protestant theology developed by John Calvin in the 16th century. The term also refers to doctrines and practices derived from the works of Calvin and his followers that are characteristic of the Reformed churches.

2022年4月21日 · Calvinism is a system of theology named after the reformer John Calvin. Though many teachers taught concepts found within Calvinism throughout church history, John Calvin is credited with synthesizing and explaining those concepts.

2024年5月17日 · Calvinism, founded by John Calvin, emphasizes God's sovereignty in salvation and is summarized by the TULIP acronym: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.

In 1536, a 27-year-old Jean Calvin (better known as John Calvin) fled his native France, where he had been persecuted for his newfound Protestant faith, and written a groundbreaking theological treatise titled "Institutes of the Christian Religion."

Reformed Christianity, also called Calvinism, is a major branch of Protestantism that began during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.