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    The document discusses John Calvin's influence on politics and government through Calvinism. It outlines Calvin's views that government is instituted by God but that believers have an obligation to resist civil authority if the regime is idolatrous. It also discusses how Calvinism related to the development of capitalism and influenced political developments in England and Scotland, including the English Civil War.

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    Handout for Session 3 of the God and Government Study

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    The document discusses John Calvin's influence on politics and government through Calvinism. It outlines Calvin's views that government is instituted by God but that believers have an obligation to resist civil authority if the regime is idolatrous. It also discusses how Calvinism related to the development of capitalism and influenced political developments in England and Scotland, including the English Civil War.

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    Calvinist Influence on Politics

    Urbi Et Orbi

    John Calvin (1509-1564)

    Early life
    Geneva Experience
    Influence of Calvin’s writings in development of the Reformation
    Essentials of Calvinism

    Calvinist view on Government—Two kingdoms but different perspective

    Government instituted by God


    Revolution downplayed
    Doctrine of lesser magistrates
    Tendency of Calvinists through history to become involved in civil resistance

    Political and Economic Aspects to Reformation


    Development of Capitalism
    Max Weber—The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)

    John Knox & The Covenant

    Old Testament justification. Ex. 23:10-17; 2 Kings 23; 2 Chronicles 15


    Believers have an obligation to resist civil authority, IF it is an idolatrous regime

    Developments in England and Scotland

    English Civil War

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