14. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
15. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
You’re Fired!
You’re Rehired
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
16. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
Churches
Schools
Government
Welfare
Morality
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
17. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
Church & State
Ancient Israel is his model
The city council is as the king,
The preachers are as the prophets.
It wasn’t just theology, it was society!
18. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
Church Discipline
Church attendance is mandatory.
Gambling, dancing limited.
It wasn’t just theology, it was society!
19. Geneva, "is the most perfect
school of Christ that ever was
in the earth since the days of the
apostles.”
John Knox, 1554
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
20. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
Not a Dictator!
A Hired Pastor
Respected and Influential
Not always appreciated
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
21. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
Not a Dictator!
Michael Servetus
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
22. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
The Changes Made
Not a Dictator!
Michael Servetus
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
23. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
Calvin’s Teachings
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
25. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
Calvin’s Teachings
Divine Sovereignty
Predestination
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
Romans 9: 14
“I will have mercy on whom I have
mercy, and I will have compassion
on whom I have compassion.”
28. The City
The Young Theologian
The Perfect School of Christ
Calvin’s Teachings
His Legacy
John Calvin, Reformer of Geneva
Presbyterians, Puritans, Reformed...
Model for Christian Society
Calvinism
29. The Early Church for Today
Reformation 501
Catholic Reformation and
the Council of Trent
(The Counter Reformation)
30.
31. The Catholic Reformation
A History of Reform and Reformers
St. Dustan (909-988)
St. Gregory VII (1015-1085)
St. Dominic (1170-1221)
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
Fourth Lateran Council (1215)
St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
St. Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
32. The Catholic Reformation
A History of Reform and Reformers
Catholic Teachings
Apostle’s Creed
Trinity
Incarnation
No forgiveness without repentance.
No Salvation by Works Alone.
Mary is not Worshiped (Neither are the Saints).
The Mass is not a Re-crucifixion of Christ.
They do read the Bible.
33. The Catholic Reformation
A History of Reform and Reformers
Catholic Teachings
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
...or, Ask a Priest!
34. The Catholic Reformation
A History of Reform and Reformers
Catholic Teachings
The Catholic Reformation
It began before Luther!
35. The Catholic Reformation
The Counter Reformation
Dealing with the Protestants
The Catholic Reformation
Dealing with Church problems and Revival
40. The Catholic Reformation
Jesuits
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Military Career
Conversion & Visions
Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Reform
Conversion of the Heart
Education
Missionaries
Counter-Protestant
42. The Catholic Reformation
A Difficult Child
Learning to Pray
Illness
The Teresian Reformation
Discalced (barefoot) Carmelites
Revival and Reforms
The Interior Castle
Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
43. The Catholic Reformation
John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Orphaned
Augustinian training
Jesuit School
Follower of Teresa
Reformer of Calamite Order
Prison and escape
Continued Reforms
Dark Night of the Soul
The Ascent of Mount Carmel
45. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Pope Paul III Julius III Pious IV
46. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Scripture
Original Sin
Justification
Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Penance
Extreme Unction
Matrimony
Saints, Relics, Images
Indulgences
Topics Covered...
47. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Scripture
Topics Covered...
Affirmed the Apocrypha.
The authenticity and official status of the Latin Vulgate.
Two sources of Special Revelation:
Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition.
48. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Original Sin
Topics Covered...
This condemned Lutheran and Calvinist “Total Depravity”.
(the doctrine that “exaggerated” the effects of Original Sin.)
49. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Justification
Topics Covered...
In the “process of justification,” faith is not the only ingredient,
but it is the essential initium salutis (beginning step).
In addition to faith, the other infused theological virtues are
necessary, as is human cooperation with God’s movement.
50. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Sacraments
Topics Covered...
There are seven sacraments, all of which were founded by Jesus
Christ. They are not mere symbols of grace.
Upholds the necessity of baptism and
baptism of infants.
Upholds Transubstantiation.
51. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Sacraments
Topics Covered...
There are seven sacraments, all of which were founded by Jesus
Christ. They are not mere symbols of grace.
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Anointing of the sick
Marriage
Holy orders
Upholds the necessity of baptism and
baptism of infants.
Upholds Transubstantiation.
52. Roman Catholic’s Transubstantiation
Even though the appearance of the
elements remains the same the deeper
reality is that the elements are changed
into the blood and body of Christ.
53. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Saints, Relics, Images
Topics Covered...
Upholds intercession and invocation of the saints, the veneration of
relics, and the legitimate use of images.
Oh, and also, condemns the selling of Indulgences.
54. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Saints, Relics, Images
Topics Covered...
Upholds intercession and invocation of the saints, the veneration of
relics, and the legitimate use of images.
Oh, and also, condemns the selling of Indulgences.
See, I was
Right!
55. The Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Saints, Relics, Images
Topics Covered...
Upholds intercession and invocation of the saints, the veneration of
relics, and the legitimate use of images.
Oh, and also, condemns the selling of Indulgences.
See, I was
Right!
@*#^&!
56. Councils since Trent
Vatican I (1869-1870)
Defined papal infallibility and primacy; condemned errors
regarding the relationship between faith and reason.
Vatican II (1962-1965)
Issued pastoral documents on the renewal and reform of the
Church, intending the make the Church more effective in dealing
with the contemporary world.
57. The Early Church for Today
Reformation 501
The Reformation Topics
58. The Five Solas
Sola Fide Justification by Faith Alone
Sola Scriptura Our Authority is Scripture Alone
Sola Gratia Grace Alone
Solus Christus Christ Alone
Soli Deo Gloria God’s Glory Alone
59. Other Topics
What is the Church?
What about Original Sin?
Priesthood of the Believer
The relationship between Church & State
Protestant Work Ethic
Editor's Notes
Maybe this is the opposite of the Anabaptists.
Originally from France.
Geneva as it was for Calvin.
The Reformation touched all of society, not just Sunday Church.
Geneva as it was for Calvin.
He pushed reform too quickly.
Married Idellete de Bure
Returns after three years. The people realized they needed help organizing the city.
Reconstructing all society is going to get some people upset.
Pastor to preach, Elders to assist the Pastors, Deacons to serve the People.
A type of Theocracy. Church over State.
Encouraged education, schools, First Protestant University, education of Girls.
Like Constantine, he looks to ancient Israel.
Is this how it should be?
Like Constantine, he looks to ancient Israel.
Is this how it should be?
The Pastors (especially Calvin) advised, instructed, and influenced the City Council.
Just passing through…
1553
Just passing through…
1553
As the sun is present in its light.
The Ruling Metaphor.
Also, “Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated”.
Compiled by students of Calvinism.
NOTE: There is a lot more to Calvin than TULIP.
Absolution: Confession, the “third” sacrament.
Not an official sacrament, but practiced.
Law and Grace; distinction, but not ignored.
Even James Arminius pointed to Calvin’s commentaries as being of great value.
Pope Paulus III
Pearls Before Swine
The history of the Catholic Church is a history of reforms.
As is the history of any long lasting church.
The Vulgate was a translation for the people.
But, it became the Official (Inspired) Translation.
Primary Sources!
Spanish: Proud military man, womanizer, rough, saw several battles.
Finally wounded by cannon ball, messed up his legs, but after surgery he could walk with a limp.
This ended his military career.
Spanish: Proud military man, womanizer, rough, saw several battles.
Finally wounded by cannon ball, messed up his legs, but after surgery he could walk with a limp.
This ended his military career.
In hospital (monastery) only religious books to read, so he read them.
Eventually left his sword and traded his cloths with a poor man while on a pilgrimage to Holy Land.
Stayed for a year in village, he prayed, fasted, served in a hospital. He began to see visions.
Returned to Spain and France to study. He was questioned by the inquisition.
1540, Pious III approved the Jesuits, Ignatius appointed as Father General of Jesuits.
Reform begins in the heart.
Counter-Protestant: It was a battle for the broken heart of the Church.
A How-To Spiritual Guide.
Teresa: Said to be attractive, struggled with prayer, visions, Reformer,
New Orders. (Spanish)
Proclaimed “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Paul VI in 1970.
Trained in Augustinian Monastery, Educated at a Jesuit school.
Influenced by Teresa.
Eighteen Years and Three Popes: Pope Paul III, Julius III, Pious IV
66 books of Bible, plus the Apocrypha.
The Vulgate is not the only translation, but it is the official translation.
Holy Tradition provides an authoritative interpretation, plus continuing revelation.
https://www.biblebc.com/Roman%20Catholicism/summary_of_trent.htm
Confirmation: Anointing with oil, incudes an outpouring of the Spirit.
Reconciliation; Confession and Penance
Holy Orders: Ordination of Clergy by laying on of hands.
The reaffirmation of this doctrine was expressed, using the word "transubstantiate", by the Fourth Council of the Lateran in 1215.
In 1551, the Council of Trent confirmed the doctrine of transubstantiation as Catholic dogma.