Which statement best defines the teachings of john calvin? calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works. calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good. calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church. calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to god than their churchgoers.

Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.

Explanation:

John Calvin was the most influential French Theologian of the Sixteenth century. His doctrine of predestination and the role of God to determine the human soul from death to dam-nation have influenced many schools of Christianity. His belief that human actions are guided by fate and salvation could only be achieved through obeying the will of God. He said the only way to know about God was by reading scripture. Instead of holding a humanist approach he used the tyrannical approach of God.

B) Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.

Explanation:

Calvinism is built around these beliefs

- All people are by their nature sinful

- God has chosen to save some people and condemn others, a belief known as predestination

- All people are equal under god

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