Parker, T. H. L.
Calvin : an introduction to his thought / T.H.L. Parker. - 1st American ed. - Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, 1995. - x, 166 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Calvin's writings -- The contemporary scene -- The interpretation of the Institutio -- The knowledge of God the Creator -- The whole sum of wisdom -- Still-born knowledge of God -- The fruitful teaching of Scripture -- God the Creator -- God's creatures. The world ; The angels ; The human race -- Providence -- The knowledge of God the redeemer in Christ -- Man the total sinner -- The Christ of the Old and New Testaments -- The mediator -- Christ the redeemer -- The way we receive Christ's grace -- The Holy Spirit and faith -- Regeneration to life -- Justification by faith alone -- On prayer -- Eternal election -- The final resurrection -- Outward means -- The true Church -- The Church's ministry -- The Church's authority -- The sacraments. General ; Baptism ; The Lord's Supper -- Civil government.
In this book, T.H.L. Parker provides a succinct but comprehensive look at the range of John Calvin's theology. In particular, Parker provides a fresh interpretation of Calvin's magnum opus, the Institutes of the Christian Religion, giving the reader a sense of what this important reformer and theologian valued as a Christian and as a thinker. - Publisher.
0664256023 9780664256029
95001055
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
1500-1599
Theology, Doctrinal--History--16th century.
Theology, Doctrinal.
History.
BX9418 / .P33 1995
230/.42/092
Calvin : an introduction to his thought / T.H.L. Parker. - 1st American ed. - Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, 1995. - x, 166 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Calvin's writings -- The contemporary scene -- The interpretation of the Institutio -- The knowledge of God the Creator -- The whole sum of wisdom -- Still-born knowledge of God -- The fruitful teaching of Scripture -- God the Creator -- God's creatures. The world ; The angels ; The human race -- Providence -- The knowledge of God the redeemer in Christ -- Man the total sinner -- The Christ of the Old and New Testaments -- The mediator -- Christ the redeemer -- The way we receive Christ's grace -- The Holy Spirit and faith -- Regeneration to life -- Justification by faith alone -- On prayer -- Eternal election -- The final resurrection -- Outward means -- The true Church -- The Church's ministry -- The Church's authority -- The sacraments. General ; Baptism ; The Lord's Supper -- Civil government.
In this book, T.H.L. Parker provides a succinct but comprehensive look at the range of John Calvin's theology. In particular, Parker provides a fresh interpretation of Calvin's magnum opus, the Institutes of the Christian Religion, giving the reader a sense of what this important reformer and theologian valued as a Christian and as a thinker. - Publisher.
0664256023 9780664256029
95001055
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
1500-1599
Theology, Doctrinal--History--16th century.
Theology, Doctrinal.
History.
BX9418 / .P33 1995
230/.42/092