John Calvin: For a New Reformation

Afterword by R. C. Sproul

Edited by Derek W. H. Thomas, John W. Tweeddale, Afterword by R. C. Sproul, Contributions by Michael A. G. Haykin, Stephen J. Nichols, David B. Calhoun, W. Robert Godfrey, K. Scott Oliphint, J. V. Fesko, Burk Parsons, Douglas F. Kelly, Guy Prentiss Waters, Paul Wells, Joel R. Beeke, Paul Helm, Keith A. Mathison, Robert A. Peterson, Cornelis P. Venema, Edward Donnelly

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John Calvin: For a New Reformation

Afterword by R. C. Sproul

Edited by Derek W. H. Thomas, John W. Tweeddale, Afterword by R. C. Sproul, Contributions by Michael A. G. Haykin, Stephen J. Nichols, David B. Calhoun, W. Robert Godfrey, K. Scott Oliphint, J. V. Fesko, Burk Parsons, Douglas F. Kelly, Guy Prentiss Waters, Paul Wells, Joel R. Beeke, Paul Helm, Keith A. Mathison, Robert A. Peterson, Cornelis P. Venema, Edward Donnelly

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Reformed Leaders Thoughtfully Apply John Calvin’s Life and Teaching to the Modern World

More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born—a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 19 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin’s life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe.

  • Written by Trusted Reformed Leaders: Contributors include Joel R. Beeke, David B. Calhoun, Edward A. Donnelly, J. V. Fesko, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael A. G. Haykin, Paul Helm, Douglas F. Kelly, Keith A. Mathison, Sinclair Ferguson, Stephen J. Nichols, K. Scott Oliphint, Burk Parsons, Robert A. Peterson, R. C. Sproul, Cornelis P. Venema, Guy Prentiss Waters, Paul Wells, Derek W. H. Thomas, and John W. Tweeddale 
  • Scholarly yet Approachable: Essays are written to be accessible to all readers, whether they have read Calvin’s writings or not
  • Comprehensive: Explores topics such as pastoral ministry, friendship, suffering, the authority of Scripture, God’s providence, the church, the Holy Spirit, and more

Editors:

Derek W. H. Thomas

Derek Thomas (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter) is the Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and senior minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of many books, including Calvin's Teaching on Job, and serves as a teaching fellow with Ligonier Ministries.

John W. Tweeddale

John W. Tweeddale (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is academic dean and professor of theology at Reformation Bible College. He is also a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is the author of John Owen and Hebrews and served as an assistant editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 608
Size: 6.0 in x 9.0 in
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-0552-1
ISBN-UPC: 9798874905521
Published: June 24, 2025

Table of Contents

Preface
Derek W. H. Thomas and John W. Tweeddale
Abbreviations
 
Part One: The Life and Work of John Calvin
 
Chapter 1: The Young Calvin
Michael A. G. Haykin
Chapter 2: The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy
Stephen J. Nichols
Chapter 3: Calvin the Pastor
David B. Calhoun
Chapter 4: Calvin and the Consistory
Douglas F. Kelly
Chapter 5: Calvin and Friends
W. Robert Godfrey
Chapter 6: The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559
Derek W. H. Thomas
 
Part Two: The Teaching of John Calvin
 
Chapter 7: The Divinity and Authority of Scripture
K. Scott Oliphint
Chapter 8: Creation and Humanity
J. V. Fesko
Chapter 9: The Providence of God
Burk Parsons
Chapter 10: The Law of God
Guy Prentiss Waters
Chapter 11: The Person and Work of Christ
Paul Wells
Chapter 12: The Holy Spirit
Joel R. Beeke
Chapter 13: The Christian Life
Edward Donnelly
Chapter 14: Knowing God through Adversity
Derek W. H. Thomas
Chapter 15: Predestination
Paul Helm
Chapter 16: The Church as Mother
John W. Tweeddale
Chapter 17: The Sacraments
Keith A. Mathison
Chapter 18: God’s Preservation of His Saints
Robert A. Peterson
Chapter 19: The Last Things
Cornelis P. Venema
 
Afterword—R. C. Sproul
Appendix: Reading Calvin and His Interpreters—John W. Tweeddale
Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index