John Knox

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16th CenturyScotlandreformation

Scottish reformer who established Presbyterianism in Scotland; student of Calvin.

Theological Positions

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Limbo exists for unbaptized infants.

Afterlife / Disagree

Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / Strongly Disagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / Disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / Agree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can and should cast out demons.

Angels & Demons / neutral

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Modern science and Scripture can be fully reconciled.

Bible / agree

Prophecy in the Bible can have multiple fulfillments.

Bible / agree

Writings

First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women

Polemic arguing that female monarchs ruling over men contravene biblical order, aimed at Mary Tudor.

Source: The First Blast of the Trumpet

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History of the Reformation in Scotland

Five-book narrative chronicling Scotland’s break with Rome from 1528 to 1567, written from Knox’s eyewitness perspective.

Source: History of the Reformation in Scotland

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Letters

Pastoral letters written during exile addressing persecution and urging faithfulness among Scottish reformers.

Source: Letters

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The Book of Common Order

Liturgical manual providing prayers and worship patterns for the Reformed Church of Scotland.

Source: The Book of Common Order

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The Scots Confession

National confession drafted for the Scottish Parliament outlining Reformed doctrine and church order.

Source: The Scots Confession

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Treatise on Predestination

Doctrinal treatise defending God’s sovereign election against opponents within the English exile community.

Source: Treatise on Predestination

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