About this episode
This episode examines the historical relationship between John Calvin and Augustine of Hippo regarding key theological concepts.
Did John Calvin faithfully follow Augustine of Hippo, or did he selectively use him for Reformation purposes? In this episode of FACTS, we examine the real historical relationship between Calvin and Augustine on grace, justification, the Church, apostolic succession, the Eucharist, prayer for the dead, and purgatory. Many claim Augustine was basically Protestant before the Reformation. But is that anachronistic? The better question may be whether Calvin was truly a good Augustinian. We walk through direct quotations, historical context, and where Calvin aligns with Augustine—and where he sharply departs. Topics include: Augustine on grace and free will Calvin on predestination and human inability Justification: made righteous or counted righteous Authority of the Catholic Church The Eucharist and sacramental realism Prayer for the dead Purgatorial purification Was Augustine closer to Catholicism or Calvinism? If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Stephen Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Augustine #JohnCalvin #Reformation #ChurchHistory…
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Boyce
Topics covered
- Augustine
- Calvinism
- Reformation
- grace
- justification
- Eucharist
- purgatory
Keywords
- Augustine
- John Calvin
- Reformation
- grace
- justification
- Eucharist
- purgatory
- Calvinism
- theology
- Church history
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