Theology Made Practical

In Theology Made Practical , Joel R. Beeke, David W. Hall, and Michael A. G. Haykin declare the significance of John Calvins life and ideasparticularly his contributions to systematic theology, pastoral theology, and political theologyas 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 Calvins 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 fortrue relevancy. Table of Contents: Part 1: Calvins Biography 1. The Young Calvin: Preparation for a Life of MinistryMichael A. G. Haykin 2. Practical Lessons from the Life of Idelette CalvinJoel R. Beeke Part 2: Calvins Systematic Theology 3. Uttering the Praises of the Father, of the Son, and of the Spirit: John Calvin on the Divine Triunity Michael A. G. Haykin 4. Calvin on Similarities and Differences on Election and ReprobationJoel R. Beeke 5. Calvin on the Holy SpiritJoel R. Beeke 6. Explicit and Implicit Appendixes to Calvins View of Justification by Faith David W. Hall Part 3: Calvins Pastoral and Political Theology 7. Calvins Experiential PreachingJoel R. Beeke 8. John Calvin and the Missionary Endeavor of the ChurchMichael A. G. Haykin 9. Calvin on Principles of GovernmentDavid W. Hall 10. Calvin on Welfare: Diaconal Ministry in GenevaDavid W. Hall 11. Christian Marriage in the Twenty-First Century: Calvin on the Purpose of MarriageMichael A. G. Haykin Part 4: Calvins Legacy 12. Calvins Circle of Friends: Propelling an Enduring MovementDavid W. Hall 13. Calvin as a CalvinistJoel R. Beeke 14. Calvinism and RevivalMichael A. G. Haykin