Calvin for Today
Overview
Calvin for the twenty-first century is an edited compilation of the stimulating addresses given at the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary’s annual conference in August 2009, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. The book contains a wealth of information and practical applications about how to use Calvin’s thought in our challenging day. Topics include Calvin on preaching Christ from the Old Testament, missions, the church, Scripture, the Spirit’s work, redemption, ethics, believers’ benefits, the early church, reprobation, marriage, and reforming the church. A highlight is Ligon Duncan’s chapter on “The Resurgence of Calvinism in America.” The book concludes with a summary chapter by the editor, Joel Beeke, who expounds 12 reasons Calvin is important for us today. Additional writers include Jerry Bilkes, Michael Haykin, Nelson Kloosterman, David Murray, Joseph Pipa, Neil Pronk, Donald Sinnema, Derek Thomas, and Cornel Venema.
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- Explores Calvin’s thought in our challenging day
- Offers readers 12 reasons why Calvin is important for today
- Provides a variety of topics including missions, the church, Scripture, and more
Top Highlights
“ cause of damnation is twofold: human sin and God’s will” (Page 128)
This superb anthology of essays exploring the relevance of John Calvin for our times is exactly what we are coming to expect from the faithful, burgeoning Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and their faculty—a strong blend of mature scholarship from hearts promptly and sincerely offered to God. These essays, from one of the most successful North American conferences during the 2009 Calvin Quincentenary cycle, also comprise one of the finest literary offerings on the subject. Readers are given an expert introduction to Calvin as exegete, reformer, preacher, theologian, leader, missionary, ethicist, and to his enduring influence. It is a pleasure to read, it contains fine research, and it depicts the practical side of Calvin wonderfully.
—David W. Hall, senior minister, Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, GA
- Title: Calvin for Today
- Author: Joel Beeke
- Publisher: Reformation Heritage
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 279
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564; Calvinism; Reformed Church › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9781601780843, 1601780842
- Resource ID: LLS:CALVINFORTODAY
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:29:10Z