Calvin S Doctrine Of The Word And Sacrament

Author : Ronald Wallace
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579100568

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Calvin's Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament by Ronald Wallace Pdf

Charles Hodge viewed Calvin's doctrine of the union of believers with Christ's humanity in the Lord's Supper as an uncongenial foreign element in Calvin's thought, having no root in the system. Robert L. Dabney found Calvin's doctrine to be a strange opinion, which he had to reject because it is not only incomprehensible, but impossible. Were these eminent theologians correct, or did they miss the genius of Calvin's thinking at this point? Back in print at last, Ronald Wallace's classic study is a careful examination of Calvin's Commentaries, Institutes, Sermons, and Tracts, designed to clarify the teaching of the great Reformer. The following two sentences from the preface aptly sum up the author's intention: ÒWhat is most important in the study of Calvin today is to reveal what the Reformer himself actually said, in order that misconceptions about his teaching may be cleared away. Therefore this work is not a critical study of Calvin, but an attempt to express his teaching as copiously, fairly, and sympathetically as possible. Dr. Wallace's book is also valuable for the insight it gives into Calvin's method of interpreting Scripture, especially the Old Testament.

Author : Ronald S. Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Revelation
ISBN : OCLC:233971670

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Calvin's Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament by Ronald S. Wallace Pdf

Author : Ronald S. Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:63502103

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Calvin's Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament by Ronald S. Wallace Pdf

Author : Kilian McDonnell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400877928

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John Calvin, the Church and the Eucharist by Kilian McDonnell Pdf

Calvin's eucharistic doctrine has been approached in the past from the standpoint of his polemic with the Lutherans and the Zwinglians, but Father McDonnell believes that Calvin’s primary position was determined by his rejection of Roman Catholicism. The author, therefore, explores Calvin’s eucharistic doctrine through a comprehensive analysis of his stand against the Roman Catholic Church. Introductory chapters are devoted to the broader currents of pre-Reformation thought: Scotist tradition, devotiomoderna, humanism, and the Platonic renewal. The study continues with a discussion of St. Augustine, the medieval disputants, and the doctrines of Calvin’s contemporaries-Luther, Bucer, and Melanchthon. The final chapter considers the relevancy of Calvin’s objections to Catholic eucharistic doctrine and their relation to modern developments in Catholic sacramental thought. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Benjamin Charles Milner
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Calvin's Doctrine of the Church by Benjamin Charles Milner Pdf

Author : B. A. Gerrish
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592440139

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Grace and Gratitude by B. A. Gerrish Pdf

This book is the first major study of Calvin's doctrine of the Lord's Supper in twenty-five years and the first attempt to show the eucharistic shape of Calvin's entire theology. The core of Calvin's doctrine of the Eucharist is the analogy of ÒfeedingÓ on Christ, the Bread of Life. This analogy, argues Gerrish, links Calvin's thoughts to the ÒHoly BanquetÓ with the rest of his theology. The systematic character of Calvin's theology rests in part on his consistent understanding of God as father and fountain of good and his conception of the gospel as the message of free adoption. The father's liberality in feeding his children and their answering gratitude (or lack of it) is a thread that runs through Calvin's entire summary of piety; creation, the work of Christ, baptism, and the Lord's Supper.

Author : Ronald Wallace
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579100995

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Calvin, Geneva and the Reformation by Ronald Wallace Pdf

This book comprises a series of essays on Calvin's work and on the thought and devotion applied to it. The author includes an account of John Calvin's early life and the important events of his struggle and triumphs in Geneva

Author : John Calvin
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611640946

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Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin Pdf

This is the definitive English-language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian church. All previous editions--in Latin, French, German, and English--have been collated; references and notes have been verified, corrected, and expanded; and new bibliographies have been added.The translation preserves the rugged strength and vividness of Calvin's writing, but also conforms to modern English and renders heavy theological terms in simple language. The result is a translation that achieves a high degree of accuracy and at the same time is eminently readable. Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

Author : Ronald Wallace
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579100476

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Calvin's Doctrine of The Christian Life by Ronald Wallace Pdf

In his study of a wide range of Calvin's works, Dr. Wallace has found that all Calvin's decisions on widely differing aspects of the Christian life can be understood and seen in their unity as they arise from his doctrine of the person and work of Christ as involving, once-for-all, the sanctification and destiny of the Church. In this context the book shows that humanity lives the Christian life as they seek to fulfill their calling to royal priesthood in Christ in union with his death and resurrection.

Author : Justin S. Holcomb,David A. Johnson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814724323

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Christian Theologies of the Sacraments by Justin S. Holcomb,David A. Johnson Pdf

What are the sacraments? For centuries, this question has elicited a lively discussion and among theologians, and a variety of answers that do anything but outline a unified belief concerning these fundamental ritual structures. In this extremely cohesive and well-crafted volume, a group of renowned scholars map the theologies of sacraments offered by key Christian figures from the Early Church through the twenty-first century. Together, they provide a guide to the variety of views about sacraments found throughout Christianity, showcasing the variety of approaches to understanding the sacraments across the Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox faith traditions. Chapters explore the theologies of thinkers from Basil to Aquinas, Martin Luther to Gustavo Gutiérrez. Rather than attempting to distill their voices into a single view, the book addresses many of the questions that theologians have tackled over the two thousand year history of Christianity. In doing so, it paves the way for developing theologies of sacraments for present and future contexts. The text places each theology of the sacraments into its proper sociohistorical context, illuminating how the church has used the sacraments to define itself and its congregations over time.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Necessity of Reforming the Church by Anonim Pdf

Author : HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060754672

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John Calvin by HarperCollins Spiritual Classics Pdf

A pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin's vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564), who, in response to God's call became a pastor against his natural inclinations, transformed an unimportant city into a powerful force for religious reform. Today, many know of John Calvin as an historical figure, but few have read his writings or are familiar with the personal spirituality that drove his life. This volume presents the main facets of Calvin's faith, including his personal religious experience, his pastoral ministry, and his revolutionary theological vision. This is a perfect resource for those seeking to learn about the man behind the legacy.

Author : Jean Calvin,Jean Paul
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020073500

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The Necessity of Reforming the Church by Jean Calvin,Jean Paul Pdf

The Necessity of Reforming the Church is a seminal work of Protestant theology, written by Jean Calvin in the 16th century. The book argues for a radical reform of the Catholic Church, emphasizing the importance of Biblical authority and individual conscience. This edition also includes a paternal admonition by Pope Paul III to the Emperor Charles V, and remarks on the paternal admonition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Greg Peters,Matt Jenson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532654831

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Distinguishing the Church by Greg Peters,Matt Jenson Pdf

As the Protestant Reformers did, so twenty-first-century Christians also recognize the need to distinguish between the true and false church. Thus, they find themselves looking closely at the modern church to determine whether it is a true and faithful church. Today’s Christians know that proper criteria are necessary to discern the true church. The most common criteria, wrote John Calvin, are that the Word of God is rightly preached and heard and that the sacraments are administered according to Christ’s institution. Moreover, Martin Luther said that suffering is a telltale sign of God’s people, while Anabaptist and Reformed Christians included discipline among the distinguishing marks of the church. These standards take on particular poignancy today: The global church continues to live under severe persecution, and the American church, characterized by a lack of discipline, has been wounded by its own sins of chasing sex and power. In this collection of essays, first given at annual meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society, the authors take time to reflect on the Reformational marks of the church in order to help reform Christ’s bride. With contributions from: Edward W. Klink III Duane Litfin J. Stephen Yuille J. V. Fesko Keith D. Stanglin Greg Cochran Jeremy M. Kimble Guy Waters Justin L. McLendon

Author : John H. Leith
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608994403

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John Calvin's Doctrine of the Christian Life by John H. Leith Pdf

In this thorough investigation of Calvinist doctrine, John Leith defines the Reformer's teaching on Christian life in the context of his theology. He begins with a discussion of what it means to say that the purpose of Christian life is the glory of God. He then discusses Christian life in relation to four aspects of Calvinist thought: justification by faith alone; providence and predestination; history and the transhistorical; church and society.Leith's concluding statement summarizes the importance of this book. "Calvin's doctrine of the Christian life represents a magnificent effort to give expression to what it means to have to do with the living God every moment of one's life. No interpretation of the sola gloria Dei ["only God's glory"] has been more vivid and dynamic than Calvin's. For this reason he speaks to the needs of this generation, which, at least until recently, has been more frequently concerned about the glory of humankind than that of God and which has fallen victim to many false gods and vicious ideologies. Yet if Calvinism is to render its full service to our day, it must be interpreted in the context of the shared faith of the total Christian community. On the basis of Calvin's own principles, no human statement of Christian faith can ever be final and must be continually reformed by the Christian community's apprehension of the word of God as revealed in Jesus Christ."