How do Calvinists not say God causes sin?

Calvin writes: “Further what I said before is to be remembered, that since God manifests His power through means and inferior causes, it is not to be separated from them. read more

God authors and causes all things that happen in the world; Sin happens in the world; Therefore, God authors and causes sin; Calvin’s Diagram. God authors and causes all things that happen in the world; Sin happens in the world; Therefore, God does not author and cause sin . The conclusion that Calvin draws cannot possibly be derived from his premises. read more

Two key ingredients in Calvinist teachings do this: The idea that all work is given by God. The word “vocation” means “calling” and reflects the Reformation teaching that God calls everyone to their work. Previously, only priests were considered called by God. read more