Wednesday, July 10, marks the 504th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, the Protestant reformer/theologian 1. A brief biographical sketch of Calvin Like any other French boy growing up in early 16th century France, Calvin began his life as a Roman Catholic. When he grew up, he became convinced that the Protestant cause was where Biblical Christianity was really to be found. Of his own conversion to Christ, he said very little, but we know that once he joined the Protestant cause, he was committed for the rest of his life. It wasn’t popular or exactly legal to be a Protestant in 16th century France, so persecution caused Calvin to relocate in Geneva, Switzerland. It was here that he had his most lasting impact as a preacher, church reformer, and Biblical commentator.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:27:50 +0000
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