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- Reformed Leaders Thoughtfully Apply John Calvin's Life and Teaching to the Modern World More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born--a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world.
- About the Author: Derek Thomas (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter) is Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina.
- 568 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Religious
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About the Book
These essays from leading Reformed pastors and scholars reflect on the importance of John Calvin's life and teaching for the church today.
Book Synopsis
Reformed Leaders Thoughtfully Apply John Calvin's Life and Teaching to the Modern World
More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born--a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 19 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin's life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe.
- Written by Trusted Reformed Leaders: Contributors include Joel R. Beeke, David B. Calhoun, Edward A. Donnelly, J. V. Fesko, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael A. G. Haykin, Paul Helm, Douglas F. Kelly, Keith A. Mathison, Sinclair Ferguson, Stephen J. Nichols, K. Scott Oliphint, Burk Parsons, Robert A. Peterson, R. C. Sproul, Cornelis P. Venema, Guy Prentiss Waters, Paul Wells, Derek W. H. Thomas, and John W. Tweeddale
- Scholarly yet Approachable: Essays are written to be accessible to all readers, whether they have read Calvin's writings or not
- Comprehensive: Explores topics such as pastoral ministry, friendship, suffering, the authority of Scripture, God's providence, the church, the Holy Spirit, and more
- Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-1281-0
About the Author
Derek Thomas (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter) is Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of many books, including Calvin's Teaching on Job, and serves as a teaching fellow with Ligonier Ministries.
John W. Tweeddale (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is vice president of academics and professor of theology at Reformation Bible College. He is also a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is the author of John Owen and Hebrews and coeditor of the T&T Clark Handbook of John Owen.