History week 23.

John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor, and a key figure in protestant Reformation. Born on July 10th, 1509, in France Picardy Calvin is best known for his influential work, “Institutes of the Christian Religion”, which laid out the principles of Calvinism. He taught that God’s will is absolute and that human beings are entirely dependent on God’s grace for salvation. Calvin protested for a form of worship that is strictly regulated by the bible, refusing any practices that are not explicitly sanctioned by the scripture. Calvin’s teachings made such a big impact on protesting, usually in Europe and North America. His ideas influenced many different types of Protestantism, including Presbyterianism and reformed churches. Calvin’s work also played a significant role in shaping the modern world, particularly in areas such as education, governance, and social ethics.