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Calvinist missionaries. If you think that sounds like an oxymoron, you're not alone. Yet a close look at John Calvin's life and writing reveals a man who was unambiguously passionate about the spread of the gospel and the salvation of sinners. Clearing away longstanding misunderstanding and stereotypes, Michael Haykin and Jeffrey Robinson highlight the fervent Great Commission vigor underlying all of Calvin's theology and ministry. From training pastors at his Genevan Academy to sending missionaries to the jungles of Brazil, Calvin consistently sought to encourage and equip Christians for the cause of Christ. This fascinating study shows how Calvin influenced generations of his theological heirs-including the Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, and Samuel Pearce-to take the good news of salvation to the very ends of the earth.
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About the author
Michael A. G. Haykin (ThD, University of Toronto) is professor of church history and biblical spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He has authored or edited more than twenty-five books, including
Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and How They Shaped the Church.
Summary
Contrary to popular perception, John Calvin was passionate about the spread of the gospel and the salvation of sinners. This book clears away tired stereotypes by examining the Reformer's life, theology, and impact on the Calvinistic tradition. Part of the Refo500 line.
