Theology Made Practical

In Theology Made Practical , Joel R. Beeke, David W. Hall, and Michael A. G. Haykin declare the significance of John Calvin's life and ideas-particularly his contributions to systematic theology, pastoral theology, and political theology-as 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 Calvin's 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 for-true relevancy. Table of

Part 1: Calvin's Biography

1. The Young Preparation for a Life of Ministry - Michael A. G. Haykin

2. Practical Lessons from the Life of Idelette Calvin - Joel R. Beeke

Part 2: Calvin's 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 Reprobation - Joel R. Beeke

5. Calvin on the Holy Spirit - Joel R. Beeke

6. Explicit and Implicit Appendixes to Calvin's View of Justification by Faith -David W. Hall

Part 3: Calvin's Pastoral and Political Theology

7. Calvin's Experiential Preaching - Joel R. Beeke

8. John Calvin and the Missionary Endeavor of the Church - Michael A. G. Haykin

9. Calvin on Principles of Government - David W. Hall

10. Calvin on Diaconal Ministry in Geneva - David W. Hall

11. Christian Marriage in the Twenty-First Calvin on the Purpose of Marriage - Michael A. G. Haykin

Part 4: Calvin's Legacy

12. Calvin's Circle of Propelling an Enduring Movement - David W. Hall

13. Calvin as a Calvinist - Joel R. Beeke

14. Calvinism and Revival - Michael A. G. Haykin