In Theology Made Practical , Joel R. Beeke, David W. Hall, and Michael A. G. Haykin declare the significance of John Calvin’s life and ideas–particularly his contributions to systematic theology, pastoral theology, and political theology–as well as the influence he had on others through the centuries.
With focused studies related to the Trinity, predestination, the Holy Spirit, justification, preaching, missions, principles of government, welfare, and marriage, this book demonstrates how Calvin’s thought has been, and still is, a dynamic wellspring of fruitfulness for numerous areas of the Christian life. More than 450 years since Calvin experienced the beatific vision, his thinking about God and His Word still possesses what our culture passionately longs for–true relevancy.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Calvin’s Biography
- The Young Calvin: Preparation for a Life of Ministry–Michael A. G. Haykin
Practical Lessons from the Life of Idelette Calvin–Joel R. Beeke
Part 2: Calvin’s Systematic Theology
Uttering the Praises of the Father, of the Son, and of the Spirit John Calvin on the Divine Triunity –Michael A. G. Haykin
Calvin on Similarities and Differences on Election and Reprobation–Joel R. Beeke
Calvin on the Holy Spirit–Joel R. Beeke
Explicit and Implicit Appendixes to Calvin’s View of Justification by Faith –David W. Hall
Part 3: Calvin’s Pastoral and Political Theology
Calvin’s Experiential Preaching–Joel R. Beeke
John Calvin and the Missionary Endeavor of the Church–Michael A. G. Haykin
Calvin on Principles of Government–David W. Hall
Calvin on Welfare: Diaconal Ministry in Geneva–David W. Hall
Christian Marriage in the Twenty-First Century: Calvin on the Purpose of Marriage–Michael A. G. Haykin
Part 4: Calvin’s Legacy
Calvin’s Circle of Friends: Propelling an Enduring Movement–David W. Hall
Calvin as a Calvinist–Joel R. Beeke
Calvinism and Revival–Michael A. G. Haykin
