John Knox

John Knox was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century and a strong advocate for Calvinism, particularly the doctrines of predestination and divine providence. Predestination is the belief that God has already determined who will be saved and who will not, a concept emphasizing God's sovereignty over salvation. Providence refers to God's ongoing guidance and care for creation. Knox's teachings stressed that faith and grace are gifts from God, not earned by human effort. His ideas significantly influenced the development of Reformed theology and shaped the religious landscape of Scotland and beyond.