Calvin's Theology

2^nd Year Humanities 25 September 2001 Prof. Holder

Outline

L Introduction

A. Requirements, and Requirements!

B. Calvin's Mind

C. The Texts

IL Calvin's Catholic Theology in The Genevan Confession and in Necessity of Reforming the Church

A. Sola Scriptura

B. The Divine/Human Axis

1. God's purity and goodness

2. Human corruption

3. Only known truly when know together

C. Salvation

D. Calvin's Catholicity

HI. Calvin's Parting from Rome

A. Sola Scriptura

1. Loss of scriptures

2. Need for biblical religion

3. Christianity as a school of the Bible

B. Human Inventions/Church

IV. Calvin's Theology - Conclusion

A. Calvin's Purpose

1. The Christian Commonwealth

2. Israel/Acts Community

3. Community of the saved - acting out their faith