The Tulip: It’s Meaning and Influence throughout the Denominational World
You wouldn’t think a “tulip” would have so much of an impact. John Calvin, 16th Century French reformer, broke with the Catholic Church around 1530 AD. Like Martin Luther, he had become concerned over what he believed to be an emphasis of “salvation by works” in the Roman Church. Rather than recognize the importance of both faith AND works in salvation, however, Calvin constructed a complex system of theology which is largely responsible for today’s … Continue readingThe Tulip: It’s Meaning and Influence throughout the Denominational World