John Calvin
1509–1564
John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of Reformed theology, and his magnum opus, the 'Institutes of the Christian Religion,' is a systematic presentation of Protestant theology. His teachings on predestination and God's sovereignty became foundational to Reformed churches.
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Key Works
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Commentary on Romans
Commentary on the Psalms
Catechism of the Church of Geneva
Notable Quotes
"There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice."
— Sermons on Job
"A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent."
— Commentary on Psalms
"We are not our own; therefore neither our reason nor our will should guide us in our thoughts and actions."
— Institutes
"All the blessings we enjoy are Divine deposits, committed to our trust on this condition, that they should be dispensed for the benefit of our neighbors."
— Institutes
"No one can come to God but by the straight road of faith."
— Commentary