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#227 — Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion"
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When was the first time you heard of Calvin?
- Who was John Calvin?
- What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?
- Why do you keep reading this book?
- If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?
- What stands out to you from the book?
Helpful Definitions:
- Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
- “Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch
- “The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols
- “Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis
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Manage episode 415966653 series 1535359
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When was the first time you heard of Calvin?
- Who was John Calvin?
- What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?
- Why do you keep reading this book?
- If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?
- What stands out to you from the book?
Helpful Definitions:
- Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
- “Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch
- “The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols
- “Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis
Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Our Sister Podcasts:
The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny Theologians
Support Training the Church and Become a Patron:
Interested in starting seminary and our new 100% tuition For the Church Cohorts? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.
Sponsors:
To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.
Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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