The theology of John Calvin

Considering the engagement : an introduction -- Overview and scope -- Three introductory conclusions -- Opponents of Calvin : the caricatures -- Proponents of Calvin : the Calvinists -- Misponents of Calvin : the assumptions -- The structure of the institutes -- The four articles of the Apostles...

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Main Author: Partee, Charles (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Louisville, Ky. [u.a.] Westminster John Knox Press 2008
In:Year: 2008
Reviews:The theology of John Calvin. By Charles Partee. Pp. xix+345. Louisville–London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008. £26.99. 978 0 664 23119 4 (2011) (McNutt, Jennifer Powell)
[Rezension von: Partee, Charles, The Theology of John Calvin] (2011) (Maclean, Iain S.)
Edition:1. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 / Theology
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
Further subjects:B Reformed Church Doctrines History 16th century
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
B Theology, Doctrinal History 16th century
B Theology, Doctrinal History 16th century
B Calvin, Jean (1509-1564)
B Reformed Church Doctrines History 16th century
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Summary:Considering the engagement : an introduction -- Overview and scope -- Three introductory conclusions -- Opponents of Calvin : the caricatures -- Proponents of Calvin : the Calvinists -- Misponents of Calvin : the assumptions -- The structure of the institutes -- The four articles of the Apostles' creed -- The two-fold knowledge of God -- The trinitarian God -- Union with Christ -- A Word on the minister of the Word -- God for us -- Book I. God the creator -- Introduction to Book I -- The Scripture -- The Trinity -- God's creation -- Of things invisible -- The angels -- The devils -- A note on sin and evil -- Of things visible -- The world -- The human -- The point of conscience -- The point of contact -- God's providence -- Epicurean chance and stoic fate -- Providence as universal -- Providence as particular -- Common and special grace -- Conclusions to Book I -- Book II. God the Redeemer -- Introduction to Book II -- Sin : how total is depravity? -- The Gospel and the law -- The person of Christ -- The work of Christ -- Mysticism and deification : two disavowals -- The narrative of faith -- Conclusions to Book II -- God with us -- Book III. The faithful person(s) -- Introduction to Book III -- The work of the Holy Spirit in faith -- Sanctification through faith -- The Christian life of faith -- Justification by faith -- Prayer : the exercise of faith -- Predestination : the certainty of faith -- Resurrection : the victory of faith -- Conclusions to Book III -- Book IV. The faithful community -- Introduction to Book IV -- The order of the church -- The Sacraments of the church -- The state and the church -- Conclusions to Book IV -- Breaking off the engagement : a conclusion -- Calvin's method in theology : an excursus
Item Description:Includes index
ISBN:0664231195