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''In brief'': Calvinism is a system of Christian theology advanced by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and further developed by his followers, associates and admirers. The term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches, of which Calvin was an early leader. Calvinism is perhaps best known for its doctrine of predestination, and its history is associated with some notable experiments in Christian theocracy.
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'''Definitions / explanations'''
 
'''Definitions / explanations'''
* [[Brief notes on Calvinism]]
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* [[An overview of Calvinism]]
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* [[Calvinism (carmpedia)]]
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* [[Calvinism (theopedia)]]
  
  
 
'''Articles / opinions'''
 
'''Articles / opinions'''
* [[Some short thoughts about Calvinism by different users]]
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* [[Comments about Calvinism]]
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'''Quotes'''
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* [[Quotes about Calvinism]]
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'''See also'''
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* [[John Calvin]]
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'''External links'''
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* [http://www.desiringgod.org/library/topics/doctrines_grace/tulip.html What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism] (Bethlehem Baptist Church Staff)
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* [http://www.challies.com/archives/000758.php Defining My Terms: Calvinist And Reformed], by Tim Challies
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* [http://Tulipedia.org Tulipedia.org]
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* [http://www.reformed.org Reformed.org]
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* [http://www.monergism.com Monergism.com]
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* [http://www.shepherdserve.org/calvinism/calvin_intro.htm The Five Points of Calvinism Considered], by David Kirkwood
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* [http://www.auburn.edu/~allenkc/openhse/calvinism.html Calvinism Critiqued by a Former Calvinist], by Steve Jones
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* [http://www.reformedpraise.org/ Reformed Praise] A Great Site For Free And Biblical Songs!
  
  
 
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Revision as of 22:12, 24 January 2006

In brief: Calvinism is a system of Christian theology advanced by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and further developed by his followers, associates and admirers. The term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches, of which Calvin was an early leader. Calvinism is perhaps best known for its doctrine of predestination, and its history is associated with some notable experiments in Christian theocracy.




Definitions / explanations


Articles / opinions


Quotes


See also


External links




Return to Predestination contents page