Did John Calvin faithfully follow Augustine of Hippo, or did he selectively use him for Reformation purposes?

In this episode of FACTS, we examine the real historical relationship between Calvin and Augustine on grace, justification, the Church, apostolic succession, the Eucharist, prayer for the dead, and purgatory.

Many claim Augustine was basically Protestant before the Reformation. But is that anachronistic? The better question may be whether Calvin was truly a good Augustinian.

We walk through direct quotations, historical context, and where Calvin aligns with Augustine—and where he sharply departs.

Topics include:

Augustine on grace and free will

Calvin on predestination and human inability

Justification: made righteous or counted righteous

Authority of the Catholic Church

The Eucharist and sacramental realism

Prayer for the dead

Purgatorial purification

Was Augustine closer to Catholicism or Calvinism?

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