#227 — Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion"

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• When was the first time you heard of Calvin?
• Who was John Calvin?
• What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?
• Why do you keep reading this book?
• If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?
• What stands out to you from the book?

Helpful Definitions:

• Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
• “Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch
• “The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols
• “Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis

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