Book Review of John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine and Doxology
This is the final article in a series of five on John Calvin. In the providence of God, we are living in a time when the resurgence of Calvinism is celebrating the 500th year of John Calvin’s birth. Unlike generations past, Calvinism is cool, even to the point that The New York Times is writing... Continue Reading
“The Betrayal,” A Review
In one of the early chapters of Douglas Bond’s The Betrayal, the main character fakes the voice of God, pretending to speak from on high to a praying John Calvin. Despite his youth, Calvin isn’t deceived by the trick, but the scene is still clever and amusing. Unfortunately, it sets up potential for strong characterization... Continue Reading
Geneva Celebrates Calvin’s 500th Birthday
GENEVA. SWITZERLAND (ANS) – About 500 worshipers today attended the opening convocations for Calvin 500, the international Quincentenary celebration of the 500th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth (July 10, 1509), at St. Pierre Cathedral in the old town of Geneva. Beginning with a welcome by Mr. Guillaume Taylor from the St. Pierre Parish Council, the... Continue Reading
Calvin vs. Darwin: The Boxing Match of the Millennium to be Held in Boston
BOSTON/Christian Newswire/ — On July 3, Vision Forum Ministries will host Calvin vs. Darwin: The Boxing Match of the Millennium — a vigorous head-to-head debate between two re-enactors representing John Calvin and Charles Darwin’s diametrically-opposing worldviews. This “boxing match” will take place during the Reformation 500 Celebration, to be held July 1-4 in Boston, which... Continue Reading
Calvinism Flourishing in China
Although Calvinism is shrinking in western Europe and North America, it is experiencing an extraordinary success in China. The churches that follow Calvin are the third largest Christian grouping in the world. In China they hope to become the religion of the elite. Go here to read more.
Celebrating John Calvin’s 500th Birthday
The www.Calvin500blog.org has just announced open registration for a once-in-a-lifetime conference, and the tour to celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth. For more information and to register, go to http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=688367 [Editor’s note: One or more original URLs (links) referenced in this article are no longer valid; those links have been removed.]