Today, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which <answer>Calvin</answer> was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of <answer>Calvin</answer> himself. The particulars of <answer>Calvin</answer>ist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summary is contained in the five points of <answer>Calvin</answer>ism, though these points identify the <answer>Calvin</answer>ist view on soteriology rather than summarizing the system as a whole. Broadly speaking, <answer>Calvin</answer>ism stresses the sovereignty or rule of God in all things — in salvation but also in all of life. This concept is seen clearly in the doctrines of predestination and total depravity.
Who was an early leader in the Reformed churches?
Calvin