Calvin and Discipleship: Growing Sanctification in Calvin Times and Its Application in Contemporary Churches
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Calvin, Discipleship, Sanctification, Presbyterian ChurchAbstract
In general, Calvin is seen more as a Reformation figure and theologian. If one looks for literature in journals or books about Calvin, seldom Calvin is connected to discipleship. Discipleship in Calvin’s writing mostly discussed in his commentaries of the Gospels, but not in practical way. How did Calvin practically implement discipleship in his church in Geneva? For this reason, this article will answer this question by describing the things that the church in Geneva did under Calvin's leadership. This will be done using literature research, specifically referring to the books Calvin's Company of Pastors: Pastoral Care and the Emerging Reformed Church, 1536–1609 and John Calvin as Teacher, Pastor and Theologian: The Shape of his Writings and Thoughts. This research concludes that what Calvin attempted in the Genevan church in developing sanctification was a process of discipleship. Sanctification is developed through preaching of the Word and maintaining the sanctity of life with the consistory, namely the supervision of church leaders over the people.
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