John Calvin

As most of you know, July 10 2009 will be the 500th birth anniversary of French theologian and Pastor John Calvin. There is a great abundance of information on the internet of the life and work of Calvin and in honor of him I will be posting some of the best I find here.

Quote of the Moment:

According to the Calvinistic scheme, the non-elect have all the advantages and opportunities of securing their salvation, that, according to any other scheme, are granted to mankind indiscriminately. Calvinism teaches that a plan of salvation adapted to all men and adequate for the salvation of all, is freely offered to the acceptance of all, although in the secret purpose of God He intended that it should have precisely the effect which in experience it is found to have. He designed in its adoption to save His own people, but consistently offers its benefits to all who are willing to receive them. More than this no anti-Calvinist can demand. Charles Hodge