John Calvin

A description of calvinism and john calvin

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Who is John Calvin
To avoid persecution, fled to Switzerland, where he wrote INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION (summarized essential protestant beliefs)
Where was Calvin asked to be a political leader
Geneva
What was Geneva referred to as
The PROTESTANT ROME
What are the Ecclesiastical Ordinances
To set a pattern for other reformed churches in Europe
What was the atmosphere of Geneva
Auster and puritanical. Everything gone away with- nothing flashy, or color and chruch during prescribed hours was required by law
What is TULIP
The acronym for basic ideas of calvinism
What does tulip stand for
T-total depravity (sin is in every1) U-unconditional election L-limited atonement I-irresistable grace P-perseverence of saints
What is the doctrine of predestination
Emphasis on sovereignty of god, saved were called elect and damned are reprobate
What are the 3 tests of the elect
Profession of faith, decent and godly life, baptism and communism
What is the consistory
Court that oversaw moral life
Who is John Knox
Introduced calvinism to Scotland