an introduction to his thoughtParker, T. H. L. (Thomas Henry Louis)creatortextbibliographyHistory.kyuLouisville, KyWestminster/John Knox Press19951st American ed.monographiceng

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x, 166 pages ; 22 cmIn 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.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.T.H.L. Parker.Includes bibliographical references and index.Calvin, Jean1509-1564Theology, DoctrinalHistory16th centuryCalvin, Jean1509-1564Theology, Doctrinal 1500-1599 fast BX9418 .P33 1995230/.42/0920664256023978066425602995001055DLC95012620210715132010.0ocm32012428 eng