David W. Hall | Christian Library

Welfare Reform's Earlier Pioneers

In the search for solutions in the area of welfare reform history can be an invaluable source. Some of the principles and practices of welfare from centuries earlier could help today. It seems therefore prudent to employ a rearview mirror to note what has successfully worked in other eras. In this political issue, religious traditions may have some of the best wisdom around.

Order in The Church

It is often the case that Bible-believers are too preoccupied with other spiritual concerns to "bother" with church government. This article deals with the following: (1) a theological rationale for church government, (2) an evaluation of the historic importance of maintaining a thorough polity, and (3) beginning propositions for a theology of government.

Ten Ways Modern Culture Is Different Because of John Calvin

John Calvin influenced modern culture in many ways. This article looks at ten of those ways: in education, care of the poor, ethics, freedom of the church, government, politics, vocation, economics, music and the press. This is a study on Calvinism and culture.

Calvin and Commerce – Introduction

In the Introduction John Calvin is considered as one who made one of his most enduring contributions as he paved the way for modern, market-based business practices. The authors argue that Calvin both witnessed and contributed to a change in the world’s economy.

Calvin and Commerce – Creation

For John Calvin the subjects of money, wealth, and business are all created entities. Money is a creation, and as such it should not be worshipped, overemphasized, or ignored. Like the rest of creation, it has a place and is useful. In the section of Chapter 1 presented here, the creaturely character of the economy is considered.