John Calvin

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 20 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.

1. Opening Credits
2. Part 1: The Life and Work of John Calvin Chapter 1: The Young Calvin by Michael A. G. Haykin
3. Chapter 2: The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy by Stephen K. Nichols
4. Chapter 3: Calvin the Pastor by David B. Calhoun
5. Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory by Douglas F. Kelly, Part 1
6. Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory by Douglas F. Kelly, Part 2
7. Chapter 5: Calvin and Friends by W. Robert Godfrey
8. Chapter 6: The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559 by Derek W. H. Thomas
9. Part 2: The Teaching of John Calvin Chapter 7: The Divinity and Authority of Scripture by K. Scott Oliphint
10. Chapter 8: Creation and Humanity by J. V. Fesko
11. Chapter 9: The Providence of God by Derek ParsonsChapter 9: The Providence of God by Derek Parsons
12. Chapter 10: The Law of God by Guy Prentiss Waters
13. Chapter 11: The Person and Work of Christ by Paul Wells, Part 1
14. Chapter 11: The Person and Work of Christ by Paul Wells, Part 2
15. Chapter 12: The Holy Spirit by Joel R. Beeke
16. Chapter 13: The Christian Life by Edward Donnelly
17. Chapter 14: Knowing God through Adversity by Derek W. H. Thomas
18. Chapter 15: Predestination by Paul Helm
19. Chapter 16: The Church as Mother by John W. Tweeddale
20. Chapter 17: The Sacraments by Keith A. Mathison
21. Chapter 18: God’s Preservation of His Saints by Robert A. Peterson
22. Chapter 19: The Last Things by Cornelis P. Venema
23. Afterword
24. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."