Differences And Similarities Between Calvin And Luther

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I noticed many similarites between Calvin and Luther and what they think on the subject. One similarities being salvation. Both were heavy on salvation, though there were some differences between them. There were definitely things in this article that I did not agree with, as I'm sure some people would agree with me. However some thoughts Calvin had were very interesting, such as: "God has elected, based solely upon the counsel of his own will, some for glory and others for damnation (Romans 9:15,21). He has done this act before the foundations of the world" So what does this mean? That the calvinists believed that God predetermined who would go to heaven and who will go to hell? I am not sure if I agree with this or not. It is an interesting

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