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Protestant Reformation John Calvin

Humanities ScholarFR1509 — 1564

French-born theologian and Protestant reformer who founded Calvinism and established the doctrines of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God.

“Since salvation depends solely on divine decree, we merely silently fulfill our true callings diligently under strict discipline.”

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“Since salvation depends solely on divine decree, we merely silently fulfill our true callings diligently under strict discipline.”

Greeting

“We must live only for the glory of God. Glory to God alone.”
“All is predestined, and that providence must not be doubted.”
“He who does not fear God cannot keep justice among men.”

Roll Call

“I am armed according to the Institutes of the Christian Religion.”
“The doctrine of predestination is the ground of my conviction.”
“I stand with the reform of Geneva in my heart.”

Deploy

“Forward for the glory of God!”
“Tear down the altars of idols!”
“Form the line by the Word of Scripture!”

Victory

“This is the fulfillment of predestined providence.”
“The moment God's glory is revealed.”
“The salvation of the elect is assured.”

Draw

“The time of providence has not yet come.”
“I shall seek the answer again in the Word.”
“Human impatience must not outrun God's time.”

Defeat

“Suffering too is within God's providence.”
“Even through exile and persecution, I did not stop the reformation.”
“I shall rise again, returning all glory to God.”

Strike

“Smash the idols!”
“Cut with the sword of predestination!”
“Charge for the glory of God!”
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Overview

High intellect combined with strong command ability formed an ecclesial statesman who ruled a theocratic republic and completed Protestant theology. Strong loyalty and communitarian orientation made Geneva the headquarters of the Reformation, while high courage and diligence sustained repeated revision of the Institutes even amid exile and threats.

Core Abilities

Command
80
Martial
36
Intellect
93
Charm
70

Inner Virtues

Temperance
72
Diligence
92
Reflection
85
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
90
Benevolence
48
Fairness
65
Humility
47

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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