John Calvin is one of the most important figures involved in the Protestant reformation. He devoted his life to bring about change in the church. His ideas on reform in the church brought about many changes that influenced Protestantism in Europe as well as North America. On July 10, 1509, John Calvin was born in the city of Noyon in France to Girard Calvin, a lay administrator, and Jeanne Le Franc. His family was of the middle …
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…the Eucharist brought together the Christian community and gave a reminder of how Jesus gave his life to save us. John Calvin was a great leader in the reformation of the church. He has made important contributions in politics as well as religion. The work he did in Geneva was foundation for the formation of the modern western world. His ideas are still present today and have been important in the development of Protestant thought.