The Attributes of God: The Essence of the Divine

by John Calvin, Caleb Sinclair

"The Attributes of God" delves into the profound understanding of the divine essence and character as expounded by John Calvin in his magnum opus, "Institutes of the Christian Religion." In this book, Calvin explores the attributes that define God's nature and reveal His infinite perfection.

Through Calvin's masterful exposition, readers are invited to contemplate the majesty and mystery of the divine nature. Gain a deeper appreciation for the awe-inspiring qualities that define God's being and discover how these attributes shape our understanding of His redemptive work and our response as believers.

"The Attributes of God" provides a compelling exploration of the essence of the divine, presenting a profound and comprehensive perspective on the attributes that make God who He is. Engage with Calvin's profound insights and embark on a transformative journey of understanding and worship as you delve into this insightful book.

Delve into the essence of the divine and enrich your understanding of the attributes of God in "The Attributes of The Essence of the Divine."

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 6, 2023

About the author

French-Swiss theologian John Calvin broke with the Roman Catholic Church in 1533 and as Protestant set forth his tenets, known today, in Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536).

The religious doctrines of John Calvin emphasize the omnipotence of God, whose grace alone saves the elect.

* Jehan Cauvin
* Iohannes Calvinus (Latin)
* Jean Calvin (French)

Originally trained as a humanist lawyer around 1530, he went on to serve as a principal figure in the Reformation. He developed the system later called Calvinism.

After tensions provoked a violent uprising, Calvin fled to Basel and published the first edition of his seminal work. In that year of 1536, William Farel invited Calvin to help reform in Geneva. The city council resisted the implementation of ideas of Calvin and Farel and expelled both men. At the invitation of Martin Bucer, Calvin proceeded to Strasbourg as the minister of refugees. He continued to support the reform movement in Geneva, and people eventually invited him back to lead. Following return, he introduced new forms of government and liturgy. Following an influx of supportive refugees, new elections to the city council forced out opponents of Calvin. Calvin spent his final years, promoting the Reformation in Geneva and throughout Europe.

Calvin tirelessly wrote polemics and apologia. He also exchanged cordial and supportive letters with many reformers, including Philipp Melanchthon and Heinrich Bullinger. In addition, he wrote commentaries on most books of the Bible as well as treatises and confessional documents and regularly gave sermons throughout the week in Geneva. The Augustinian tradition influenced and led Calvin to expound the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation.

Calvin's writing and preaching provided the seeds for the branch of Protestantism that bears his name. His views live on chiefly in Presbyterian and Reformed denominations, which have spread throughout the world. Calvin's thought exerted considerable influence over major figures and entire movements, such as Puritanism, and some scholars argue that his ideas contributed to the rise of capitalism, individualism, and representative democracy in the west.