May 27, 1564: John Calvin Goes Home to the Lord

Looking back 454 years, what can we learn from the life of John Calvin? Tireless Devotion to the Lord W. Robert Godfrey At 8 p.m. 454 years ago today, John Calvin died at age 54, worn out from a life of hard work for the cause of Christ. Toward the end of his life, his fellow ministers appealed to him to get more rest. He responded, “What! Would you have the Lord find me idle?” He was determined to work hard to the end. [Read more]( More on John Calvin [A Brief Introduction to the Life and Ministry of John Calvin]( Stephen Nichols This was a man whose life was devoted to the gospel, and as he poured his life into pastoral ministry, the city of Geneva was also devoted to the gospel. [What Happens after Death (and before Resurrection)]( Kim Riddlebarger For Calvin, the very idea that the soul “sleeps” until the resurrection made no sense, given the unique properties of the human soul. [John Calvin on the Role of the Pastor]( Michael Horton Pastors are trained, examined, and ordained to preach, teach, and administer the sacraments. They give their full time to the ministry of the Word and prayer. [What’s So Special about John Calvin?]( Micahel Horton Calvin is worth rediscovering because, for him, piety was broader and deeper than what we usually mean by piety or spirituality today. Related Resources Connect with Us! [View in browser]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Crossway · 1300 Crescent St. · Wheaton, IL 60187 · USA