May 20, 2010 in Calvinism

So why is Calvin important today? Why do we celebrate his legacy? What did he teach and do that merits perpetual remembrance in the church of Jesus Christ?

Calvin the historian, who unfolded redemptive history for us
Calvin the polemicist, who combated error and heresy on every hand
Calvin the pilgrim, who longed for home with eschatological hope
Calvin the traditionalist, who respected tradition so long as it was biblical
Calvin the catechist, who stressed the need to catechize children
Calvin the deacon, who showed sympathy to the poor
Calvin the vocationalist, who developed a sense of the sacredness of work
Calvin the law-promoter, who taught the law as a rule of life for believers
Calvin the author, who promoted God’s kingdom through scores of writings on an astonishing number of subjects

Be sure to check back for 12 more reasons why Calvin is important today.

(Taken with permission from Joel Beeke’s, Calvin for Today)

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• Genesis 5 - 2023
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• The Lord's Mercy Remembered - 2010
• 1 John 1:6 - 2008