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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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{{summary | text=Calvinism is a system of Christian theology advanced by [[John Calvin]], a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and further developed by his followers. 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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* [[Arminianism]]
 
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* [[John Calvin]]
'''Definitions / explanations'''
 
* [[An overview of Calvinism]]
 
* [[Calvinism (carmpedia)]]
 
* [[Calvinism (theopedia)]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''Articles / opinions'''
 
* [[Comments about Calvinism]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''Quotes'''
 
* [[Quotes about Calvinism]]
 
  
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'''See also'''
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* [[John Calvin]]
 
 
 
  
'''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)
 
* [http://www.desiringgod.org/library/topics/doctrines_grace/tulip.html What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism] (Bethlehem Baptist Church Staff)
 
* [http://www.challies.com/archives/000758.php Defining My Terms: Calvinist And Reformed], by Tim Challies
 
* [http://www.challies.com/archives/000758.php Defining My Terms: Calvinist And Reformed], by Tim Challies
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* [http://www.reformedpraise.org/ Reformed Praise] A Great Site For Free And Biblical Songs!
 
* [http://www.reformedpraise.org/ Reformed Praise] A Great Site For Free And Biblical Songs!
  
 
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Revision as of 05:49, 11 October 2006

Calvinism is a system of Christian theology advanced by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and further developed by his followers. 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. (Read more)




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