Calvin Resources

Resources on Calvin

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Geneva Catechism (1545) - written by Calvin
French Confession (1559) - an expansion of a draft by Calvin, which he based on the Confession of Paris (1557)
Belgic Confession (1561) - written by Guido de Brès and "willingly approve[d]" by Calvin
Heidelberg Catechism (1563) - written by Calvin's disciples, Zacharius Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus

Calvin's Doctrine of the Trinity - David Engelsma
Calvin's Theory of "Semen Religionis" - Homer C. Hoeksema
"Nothing But a Loathsome Stench": Calvin's Doctrine of the Spiritual Condition of Fallen Man - David Engelsma
Recent Bondage of John Calvin: A Critique of Peter A. Lillback's The Binding of God - David Engelsma
The Doctrine of Justification in the Theology of John Calvin - David Engelsma
Another Look at Calvin and Common Grace - Ronald Cammenga
The Doctrine of Predestination in Calvin and Beza - Herman Hanko
- Part 1 - Introduction and the Problem as it Arises From Calvin's Writings
- Part 2 - The Problem in a Comparison of Calvin and Beza
- Part 3 - An Analysis of the Issues
- Part 4 - The Teachings of Calvin and Beza on Predestination
The Relation Between the Lutheran and Calvin Reformation - Herman Hanko
A Comparison of Exegesis: John Calvin and Thomas Aquinas - Russell Dykstra
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
A Review of Calvin, Theologian and Reformer - Angus Stewart

Calvin as Model for Reformed Ministers - Prof. Barrett Gritters (Article)
Calvin as Church Reformer - Prof. Russell Dykstra (Article)
Calvin as Expositor and Preacher of Holy Scripture - Rev. Steven Key (Article)
Calvin’s Doctrine of Justification - Rev. Angus Stewart (Article)
Calvin’s Struggle for Church Discipline - Prof. Ronald Cammenga (Article)
Calvin’s Doctrine of the Covenant - Prof. David Engelsma (Article)
Calvin’s Doctrine of Predestination - Rev. Chris Connors (Article)
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