For Calvin, reformation is nothing else than a revival, an awakening, a resurrection from the dead. Nevertheless, his writing echoes that it is God who calls and awakens us. I am thinking of that beautiful line in which Calvin says that God paves the way forward right through all despair: per mediam desperationem prorumpere convenit. Despair about the church can do no harm, for there is a way, right through all of it. God raised Christ from the dead. And that is how the church lives at Easter: in hope against hope, right through all human despair toward his future.

Who was John Calvin? This article sketches a biography of Calvin, focusing especially on his person.

Who was John Calvin? How should we see him? This article sketches a biography of Calvin.

Looking at the time of John Calvin and his works, this article shows how Calvin understood piety to be a life of sacrifice dedicated in its totality to God in response to God's work. This is the secret to godliness.

John Calvin was a man with great missionary zeal. This is what this article seeks to prove. The author does this by looking at the practical initiatives Calvin undertook in spreading the gospel, and the theological grounds by which he undertook the mission work.

This article is about the place and importance of John Calvin in the Reformation.

This is a short article on the life and ministry of John Calvin.

This article is about the early life of John Calvin.

This article is about John Calvin as biblical reformer, church reformer and political reformer.

This article explores John Calvin's view on the missionary task of the church.

This article looks to establish just what kind of man John Calvin was. It reviews comments that he made about his own life, revealing that he was involved in the same struggles as the church today.

What is the foundation and the maintenance of the Christian faith? If you were to ask John Calvin, he would say two things: knowing the true way to worship God and true knowledge of the source of our salvation. These two should be guarded by church government and sacraments; these are key to the reformation. 

This article looks at how John Calvin viewed worship. To him, worship is structured but also Spirit-dependent. The author gives three things that should characterize Christian worship, and applies them to church singing.

What was John Calvin's view on missions? For John Calvin, mission work is rooted in understanding the victorious advance of Christ’s kingdom, means of the extension of Christ kingdom, and motivations for extending Christ’s kingdom. Learning this from Calvin addresses the accusation that he did not have a vision for missions.

What is piety? For John Calvin, piety is the right attitude of man towards God, an attitude that includes true knowledge, heartfelt worship, saving faith, filial fear, prayerful submission, and reverential love.

This article is a comparative study of John Calvin and John Knox. Looking at their similarities and differences in their lives, the article draws lessons from their personality and ministry.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to the background and the writing of the Institutes.

Loss of identity and meaning is the major cause of anxiety in our time. This article draws lessons from John Calvin on anxiety. Learning to live by faith in God and accepting the limits set for us are crucial for dealing with anxiety.

Was John Calvin a hard man? This article looks at Calvin through his letters and those around him.

This article is about the life and ministry of John Calvin.

This article is about John Calvin's confrontation with Jerome Bolsec over the doctrine of predestination.

This article uncovers some of the great emotional and spiritual sorrows that John Calvin faced in his life.

There have been two kinds of observations on John Calvin's use of Scripture. The one says that he held to the verbal inspiration of Scripture, and the other says he was the father of the scientific criticism of the Bible. This article considers the contradiction, and shows that it is ultimately fictitious.

The difference between John Calvin and the Westminster Confession is found in their historical context and theological methodology. Does this mean that they are different in their teaching? This article looks at points of similarities to show that their teachings are consistent.

This article gives an exposition of the Ten Commandments by John Calvin.

Looking at the sermons and prayers of John Calvin, this article shows how he longed to see the church reformed. This article draws some lessons for the churches today in how they can share such a longing in the desire for ecumenical unity.

This article is about how John Calvin saw the office and person of the minister. The author also looks at the preaching of the Word and the relation of minister and laity.

This article is about the marriage of John Calvin and specifically also about his wife Idelette de Bure.

This article is a biography on the life and influence of John Calvin. 

This article offers a brief biography of John Calvin, giving special attention to his view of Scripture.

This article explains the relationship between astronomy and the Bible, through the eyes of John Calvin. Attention is also given to the creation narrative.

This article shows that John Calvin was not only a theologian. He had a heart for mission work and evangelism. It shows how Calvin sent out pastors to reach other nations due to his love for the church and her unity in obedience to God’s Word.

This article is a biography of John Calvin, with special focus on his calling and work in Geneva.

What makes John Calvin and Calvinism of relevance to the church today? Read this article to find out seven answers to this question!

This article is a biography on Idelette de Bure the wife of John Calvin.

This article shows how the book of Romans played a role in the writing of the Institutes by John Calvin.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to Calvin’s time in Strasbourg.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to his first ministry in Geneva.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to his call to Geneva.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to his travels and flight.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to Calvin’s last year and his death.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Amid persecutions in France, Calvin wrote many letters to encourage believers there, and sent out pastors to take care of the flock.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to plots to overthrow Geneva and how Calvin stood and continued to preach and administer church discipline.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given challenges Calvin faced in his efforts to bring liberty, morality, and education to Geneva.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to hostile opposition Calvin experience from the Libertines.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to Calvin’s efforts to unite the Lutherans, Calvinists, and Zwinglians.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to John Calvin’s response to the errors of Michael Servetus.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to errors of Michael Servetus and his denial of the Trinity.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. It shows that Calvin’s work in Geneva was not smooth. He faced lot of opposition from the Libertines.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to Calvin’s return to Geneva and the rebuilding of the spiritual life of Geneva. He did this by appointing the consistory and setting up the college.

This article is a biography on John Calvin. Focus is given to Calvin’s health weaknesses.