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Reformed Historical Theology : Volume 75 : Heavenly Providence : A Historical Exploration of the Development of Calvin's Biblical Doctrine of Divine Providence
Outline: This study is a revisit of John Calvin's interpretation of the doctrine of divine providence and it builds upon a vast repository of quality research conducted by previous Reformation scholars. From 1534 - 1541, Calvin used the image of the fountain to portray God as the source of everything, with the power to preserve and give life to all creatures. Between the Latin edition of the Institutes in 1539 and the French translation of that work in 1541, Calvin was indecisive about the definition of special providence. However, three kinds of divine providence were defined in 1552. Based on these definitions, Calvin presented his exegesis on the Book of Job and the Book of Psalms through his sermons and commentaries. While God's providence is gradually less associated with soteriological matters for the ungodly, salvation in heavenly providence for the godly is increasingly assured. From 1534 - 1559, Calvin formulates his biblical doctrine of divine providence, articulating that divine providence is heavenly providence, which is comprised of predestination and preservation.
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