Dr. Packer labels John Calvin "the finest exegete, the greatest systematic theologian, and the profoundest religious thinker that the Reformation produced. Bible-centered in his teaching, God-centered in his living, and Christ-centered in his faith, he integrated the confessional emphases of Reformation thought - by faith alone, by Scripture alone, by grace alone, by Christ alone, for God's glory alone - with supreme clarity and strength"  (Honouring the People of God, J.I Packer).