How do Puritans and Calvinism differ?

Calvinism is an abstract, theological concept that is independent of one's culture. Puritanism is more of an historical culture, even though heavily based on Calvinist theology. So in other words, you can take the Puritan culture out of the Calvinist, but you can't take the Calvinist out of the Puritan. read more

Puritanism is more of an historical culture, even though heavily based on Calvinist theology. So in other words, you can take the Puritan culture out of the Calvinist, but you can’t take the Calvinist out of the Puritan. Puritanism is still very much a part of the broader American culture today, even though it seems to be receding somewhat quickly. read more

Puritan pastors in England were profoundly influenced by the writings and ministry of Calvin, and any mention of the beliefs of the Puritans must include the importance of the sovereignty of God in salvation, the ordering of one’s life by biblical precept and the need for the church to worship God only as He had commanded in Scripture — all primary concerns of the Genevan reformer. read more

The central belief of Puritanism is that people should live their lives, and rulers rule, according to the Laws of God, in particular as laid down in the Old Testament.This way they will become better people, make the world a better place, and increase their chances of entering Heaven after death. read more