Calvin, A Man of the Word

John Calvin felt the impact of the Reformation's emphasis on the Scriptures. His approach to the apostolic doctrine of the Scriptures aimed at an understanding of the Bible that would lead to the application of its timeless truths to the daily lives of people in his generation. Calvin sought to lift the veil of mystery that had been cast over the Bible during the Middle Ages and to assert that the Bible is a clear book that must be preached as clearly and directly as possible.