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Institutes of the christian religion by john calvin is an introduction to the bible and a vindication of reformation principles by one of the reformation s finest scholars. This is the definitive and fourth edition of calvins compendium of reformed theology. Institutes of the christian religion by john calvin is an introduction to the bible and. Hall is senior pastor of midway presbyterian church in powder springs, georgia.
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