Where did the Calvinist Religion begin?

Answer 1

John Calvin was the person who started Calvinism, it was named after him. He was a French Protestant theologian who lived from July 10, 1509 - May 27, 1564. See the link below for more information on his life and teachings.

Answer 2

The concept of Calvinism can be traced back to Genesis 1:1 -- "In the beginning GOD!" It's all about God. Creation, redemption, you name it--it's all about God in the final analysis. That's the essence of Calvinism.

Answer 3

It depends a little bit about how you define Calvinism. John Calvins teaching and writings happened in the 16th century mostly in Geneva Switzerland. However, the term Calvinism was coined many years after his death. Additionally, Calvin's teaching draw heavily from church Fathers (particularly Augustine & Ambrose). These influences date back as early as the 2nd and 3rd century. Calvinists would argue that Calvinism comes straight from The Bible and is as old as Christianity itself.

Answer 4

As the Reformation spread through Europe, a new reform movement began in France, adopting a position mid-way between the Lutherans and Zwingli. Calvin promulgated this in the French-speaking areas of Switzerland, especially Geneva, where he worked from 1541 until 1564.

Answer 5

Calvinism is not a religion. The term Calvinism was actually in response to Arminianism. If you are of the "Free Will" belief your no more associated with Jacobus Arminius as I am to John Calvin. Now that we have that cleared up, what you are really asking is "Monergism" biblical. And to this I say a resounding YES! Read the Book of Romans for clear thoughts on the regenerative process of salvation and you will see that election and predestination are biblical. Also, please note that prior to John Calvin, Augustine clearly expounded on the true method of salvation by God's Sovereign election. So in closing John Calvin was not the creator of Monergism nor was Calvin the first to express God's Sovereign process of salvation. It was clearly espoused by the Apostle Paul and has been clearly affirmed by the likes of Augustine, Luther, and yes Calvin.

Answer 6

John Calvin lived from 1509-64. In 1536 he published his seminal work, Institutes of the Christian Religion, which expresses his views logically and precisely with a careful view of Scripture. His ideas were not new to Christianity, but were heavily based on the theology of Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD). Calvin's theology was refined by one of his students, Philip Melanchthon.

Answer 7

Calvinism was a continuation of the Reformist movement. Google, When did calvinism begin?

Answer 8

it started with the reformation