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More than 500 years after his birth, John Calvin continues to influence the church today. A prominent theologian during the Protestant Reformation, his Institutes of the Christian Religion is still widely regarded today, and Calvinism continues to retain an enthusiastic following.

John Calvin: Comeback Kid

Why the 500-year-old Reformer retains an enthusiastic following today.

Young, Restless, Reformed

Calvinism is making a comeback—and shaking up the church.

Calvin: Man for the Mainline

Reformer's 500th birthday draws out diverse cast of admirers.

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Election Is for Everyone

However we interpret the controversial doctrine, it's clear that salvation is never a human achievement.

Timothy George on the Reformers' Postmodern Moment

The historical theologian says Luther and Calvin show us how to read the Bible for the sake of the church.

Reforming the Reformed

Calvinists, says one Calvinist, misunderstand some of their history and theology. A review of 'Ten Myths About Calvinism.'

Living God's Ongoing Story

N.T. Wright says character matters, but thinks the Reformers disagreed.

The Lost Art Of Catechesis

It's a tried and true way of teaching, among other things, Christian doctrine.

Marilynne Robinson, Narrative Calvinist

John Calvin has given the Pulitzer Prize-winning author a way of seeing that imbues her novels with the grandeur of God.

Past, Present, Future

Why we love Christian history.

A Common Hope

Much of 'Calvinism' is simply Christianity

Theologian of the Spirit

Calvin was no charismatic, but he was closer to it than some Reformed people readily admit.

Man of the Bible

When it comes to careful exegesis and consistent theological systems, Calvin set the bar high.

Calvin's Biggest Mistake

Why he assented to the execution of Michael Servetus.

The Reluctant Reformer

Calvin would have preferred the library carrel to the pulpit.

John Calvin: Comeback Kid

Why the 500-year-old Reformer retains an enthusiastic following today.

My Top 5 Books on Calvin

Calvin: Man for the Mainline

Reformer's 500th birthday draws out diverse cast of admirers.

Man of His Time for All Times

W. Robert Godfrey paints popular portrait of Calvin as pilgrim and pastor.

Long Live the Law

What would John Calvin say to Dick Cheney?

Young, Restless, Reformed

Calvinism is making a comeback—and shaking up the church.

It's All About God

A brief summary of Calvinism.

Calvin's Battle for Marriage  Subscriber access only

Studying Geneva's sexual reformation has lessons for today.

The Bible Alone? Not for John Calvin!  Subscriber access only

When we seek answers to churchly and societal issues in the Bible alone, citing the Reformation principle of sola scriptura, we are actually contradicting the Reformers.
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Everything You Need to Know About Lecrae, the Christian Rapper Tearing Up the Charts
A two-minute bio on hip-hop's god-loving, chart-topping artist. (TIME)
Opinion: Still Puritan After All These Years
Stern Protestant values continue to guide us, regardless of our religious beliefs (Matthew Hutson, The New York Times)
Southern Baptist leaders: Calvinism should not divide SBC
A panel of four Southern Baptist leaders Saturday (Aug. 4) talked honestly about the division within the convention over the issue of Calvinism while offering suggestions and maintaining that Southern Baptists should and can unite, despite differences. (Baptist Press)

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