Question

John Calvin applied his learning and understanding of the law to his Christian writings. In what way did Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion differ from the teachings of Luther?

it did not differ from the teachings of Luther

it was written so the common man could understand it

it presented new keys to understanding Christianity

it did not attack the Catholic church

Answer 1

it presented new keys to understanding Christianity

Calvin’s Institutes offered a more systematic, scholarly Reformed theology than Luther’s writings — emphasizing God’s absolute sovereignty and predestination, a different view of the sacraments and church government, and a rigorous moral/disciplinary program — so it introduced distinct theological emphases compared with Luther.