#227 — Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion"

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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