In this episode, Kenny briefly explains and outlines the history and essence of Reformed Theology (also known as Calvinism). This podcast episode is designed to be a foundational episode, laying the foundation for future episodes of the podcast that dive deeper into this topic.

Kenny argues that there were four types of Protestants in the 1500s: Lutherans, Anabaptists, Anglicans, and Reformed/Calvinists. To hold to “Reformed Theology” would be to affirm the theology of that fourth group.

Kenny gives us eight observations of that specific group:

Unconditional election
Covenantal theology
Spiritual reality in participating in the sacraments
Primary and secondary uses of the Law
Christ-centered hermeneutic
Pedobaptism
Regulative Principle of Worship
Particular application of theology to the public square

Additional Resources

Introduction: What is Reformed Theology? with R.C. Sproul

“What was the Protestant Reformation?”

“If the Reformation Caused Division, Why Was it a Good Thing?”

“Why Are There So Many Denominations?”

“Where’d All These Calvinists Come From?”

“Book Review: ‘The Anabaptist Story’ by William Estep“