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| '''Calvinism''' is a theological approach to a Christian lifestyle named after John Calvin
| | Protestant theological approach named after [[John Calvin]]. Elements: Bible and the concept of predestination. Community and the aim to realize the kingdom of God on earth. |
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| Calvins main work ''Christianae Religionis Institutio'' (1536-1559) had a great influence on the development of the protestant church.
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| The main points of Calvinism include the the belief in the sovereignty of God and the reading of Christian scriptures, all religious belief according to him should be founded on the literal reading of Scriptures, including church organization, political organization, and society itself.
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| Calvin, as well as Luther , denied man a free will caused by the original sin of Adam and Eve. But Calvin went further than Luther and developed the theory of predestination, meaning that God only chose a few men for salvation, while the others are damned. Hard work, austerity and faith lead to economic success, which is a sign of being one of God's chosen people. The concept of predestination also had an impact on the economy. During the 17th century Calvinism started spreading in Europe.
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| | Fahlbusch, Erwin et al. ''Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Internationale theologische Enzyklopädie''. 3rd ed. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 1986. |
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| | Hofer, Josef. ''Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche''. 2nd ed. Freiburg: Herder Verlag. 1958. |
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| Calvinism is often summarized by the '''Five Points of Calvinism:'''
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| - Total depravity
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| - Unconditional election
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| - Limited atonement
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| - Irresistible Grace
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| - Perseverance of the saints
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| '''Sources'''
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| Calvinism: Catholic Encyclopedia, 21 July 2009 [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03198a.htm]
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| Reformation: John Calvin. Hooker, Richard, Washington State University, 22 July 2009 [http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REFORM/CALVIN.HT]M
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| Lectures on Calvinism: The Stone Lectures of 1898 Kuyper, Abraham, Six Lectures Delivered at Princeton University, 1898, 22 July 2009 [http://www.lgmarshall.org/Reformed/kuyper_lecturescalvinism.html]
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Protestant theological approach named after John Calvin. Elements: Bible and the concept of predestination. Community and the aim to realize the kingdom of God on earth.
Sources:
Fahlbusch, Erwin et al. Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Internationale theologische Enzyklopädie. 3rd ed. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 1986.
Hofer, Josef. Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche. 2nd ed. Freiburg: Herder Verlag. 1958.