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The Life and Legacy of John Calvin
Church HistorySteve Gregg
In this discussion, Steve Gregg delves into the life and legacy of John Calvin, a highly influential theologian of the Reformation era. Calvin was a humanist scholar who became acquainted with the gospel while studying New Testament Greek. He later became convinced of the Reformed faith and formulated his beliefs in his successful book, which served as a key text for the Calvinist theology that followed. Calvin's legacy includes the influential city of Geneva, which he helped to shape through his autocratic ruling style and strongly held beliefs.
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In this historical overview, Steve Gregg discusses the Protestant Reformation in France and England. While Calvin's influence on French Protestantism
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the Reformation and Counter Reformation in Europe during the 16th century. He highlights the attempted reforms of
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