Calvin didn’t belong to the first generation of reformers. When Luther preached his ninety-five theses at the church gate at Wittenberg Castle, Calvin was eight years old. When he began his work as a reformer, the First Great Battle of the Reformation had already taken place; Ulrico Zwinglio had already died five years ago; Martin […]
John Calvin (1509-1564), is undoubtedly the most important Protestant theologian of all time and remains one of the truly great men who have ever existed. An excellent theologian, renowned professor, ecclesiastical stateist and courageous reformer, Calvin is regarded by many as the greatest influence on the Church since the first century. In addition to the
500 years of Protestant reform To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Return to the Gospel will present weekly articles and biographies of several reformers: Girolamo Zachi (January), Theodore Beza (February), Thomas Cranmer (March), Guilherme Farrel (April), William Tyndale (May), Martin Bucer (June), John Knox (July), Ulrico Zuonglio (hay), Joo Calvino (set) Farel
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500 years of Protestant reform To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Return to the Gospel will present weekly articles and biographies of several reformers: Girolamo Zachi (January), Theodore Beza (February), Thomas Cranmer (March), Guilherme Farrel (April), William Tyndale (May), Martin Bucer (June), John Knox (July), Ulrico Zuonglio (there), Joo Calvino (set) Translation
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Without the gospel everything is useless and vain; without the gospel we are not Christians; without the gospel all wealth is poverty; all wisdom, madness before God; all strength, weakness; and all human justice is under God’s condemnation. But knowing the gospel we are made children of God, brethren of Jesus Christ, compatriots of the
