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Calvinism

Calvinism, which is also called the Reform Tradition, is one of the major and oldest branches of Protestantism and formed primarily in opposition to both the Catholic Church and the Rise of Lutheranism, composing many different Protestant sects. Calvinism primarily stems from the teachings of John Calvin. One of the distinctive teachings of Calvinism is the concept of Predestination, meaning that God has already chosen those who will go to Heaven or Hell and that there is no free will for a person to change their fate through works.

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Why were the Huguenots upset by Louis XIV after he revoked the Edict of Nantes?

They had grown accustomed to the free practice of their religion and they were now required to become Catholics, escape or risk death.

How did the calvinist idea that a congregation could choose its own leaders influence setlers in America?

Cause %50 percent of the people were gay at the time but didnt know what the cause of transexual is.

French Calvinists were called?

French Calvinists were known by the term Huguenots or Protestants.

Is Dallas Theological Seminary Calvinist or Arminian?

DTS no longer supports the true grace understanding of the Gospel of Christ. The majority of the current faculty promote Reformed (calvinistic) doctrines to varying degrees. DTS never held to the Arminian (loss of salvation/probation) view. selah

What are the teachings and beliefs of Zwingli?

A European, he was born Huldrych Zwingli. He played a major role in reshaping the Protestant faith back in the early 1500's. In effect, he challenged the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church by proclaiming that the Bible, not the Church was solely the main source of Christian authority. His beliefs and teachings were based in christianity. For instance, Zwingli believed that the Last Supper was a symbolic meal which represented the blood and flesh of Christ. The church, on the other hand taught that Chrst was liteally in the meal itself. He did not form his own religion, rather he reformed and existing one.

What college did John Calvin go to?

Calvin was enrolled at the College de la Marche in the University of Paris, though he quickly transferred to the College de Montaigu.

Why does the Reformers Wall statue of John Calvin have his finger in the Bible?

Probably because Calvin fundamentally believed in opening the scriptures to all. Also possibly because it might have been his preaching style to have his finger mark the place where his text was so that he could return to it easily.

What type of people were attracted to Calvinism?

Back to the Bible types who were fed up with man-made, made up religions.