Tag Archives: John Calvin

Calvin on Lent and Ministry to Roman Catholics
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The influence of Christian virtue on verbal etiquette has delivered us from the violent vituperations of yesteryear.

John Calvin, Missionary and Church Planter
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Church planting and missions isn't a byproduct of the young Reformed resurgence of the last decade but something embedded in the Reformation's God-centered commitment to advancing the gospel.

The Counterintuitive Calvin
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To furnish our hearts with more assurance of God's love is the ultimate purpose of the Institutes.

"Two Kinds of Popularity"
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For much of his life, John Calvin had two close friends -- Farel and Viret. Farel was very hot-headed and out-spoken, while Viret was of very mild temperament, an instinctive peace-keeper. Farel often came to Geneva and stayed at Calvin's home, where, sometimes with Viret, the friends would have long talks about theology and current [...]

With Calvin in the Theater of God
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Speaking of conferences, the Desiring God 2009 National Conference begins today. The good folks at DG have created a Website for the conference including a live blog (and Twitter stream) that will keep those of us that can't attend updated on the event. Here's the welcome post from Eric Johnson: Welcome to the Desiring God [...]