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- Le réformateur Jean Calvin prônait la théonomie
- Le réformateur Pierre Viret prônait la théonomie
- Martin Bucer, Heinrich Bullinger, Hugh Latimer, Thomas Becon et tous les autres réformateurs magistériaux prônaient la théonomie
Érudition complémentaire :
- Steve Halbrook, Proof that Modern Theonomy Advocates the Historic Understanding of the Judicial Law, Theonomy Resources, 12 mars 2015.
- Joel McDurmon, Blaming Moses : Rejections of Mosaic Civil Law During the Early Reformation, American Vision Press, Powder Springs (Géorgie), 2016, 247 pages. La table des matières de ce livre est accessible à la fin de ce communiqué.
- Australien Tasmanien, Theonomy and the Reformation, Reformed Resources, 6 mars 2017.
Le Monarchomaque 
Théodore de Bèze abondait dans le même sens dans sa correspondance épistolaire de 1570 :
« Dirons-nous qu’il faut permettre la liberté de conscience ? Pas le moins du monde, s’il s’agit de la liberté d’adorer Dieu chacun à sa guise, c’est là un dogme diabolique. »
Cité par Mario Truchetti, Calvin et le calvinisme : Cinq siècles d’influence sur l’Église et la société, Genève, Labor & Fides, 2008, p. 316.
Affirmations théonomistes de Calvin :
« The abomination of the mass must not continue. […] It is the duty of Christian princes to abolish in their country such execrable idolatry, if they wish to do their duty as might be expected of them. »
— Jean Calvin à Renée de France, la Duchesse de Ferrare (source)
« Now that the government is in your hands, God will test your zeal and fidelity. You now have an obligation to purge your lands of idolatry […] I know the arguments advanced to prove that princes should not force their subjects to lead a Christian life, but all kingdoms which do not serve that of Jesus Christ are ruined. So judge for yourself. I do not say that all can be done in a day. »
— Jean Calvin à Jeanne d’Albret, la Reine de Navarre et Dame de Béarn (source)
« When Kings and Princes are commanded to kiss the Son of God (Psalm 2:10-12), not only are they enjoined to submit to his authority in their private capacity, but also to employ all the power that they possess, in defending the Church and maintaining godliness. I answer, first, they who draw this conclusion, that the doctrine of the Gospel and the pure worship of God ought not to be defended by arms, are unskillful and ignorant reasoners; […] Yet this does not hinder princes from accidentally defending the kingdom of Christ; partly, by appointing external discipline, and partly, by lending their protection to the Church against wicked men. »
— Exégèse de Jean Calvin sur Jean 18:36 (source)
« Princes, and all who hold the office of magistracy, are here reminded of their duty. It is not enough, if, by giving to every one what is due, they restrain all acts of violence, and maintain peace; but they must likewise endeavor to promote religion, and to regulate morals by wholesome discipline. The exhortation of David (Psalm 2:12) to “kiss the Son”, and the prophecy of Isaiah, that they shall be nursing — fathers of the Church (Isaiah 49:23), are not without meaning; and, therefore, they have no right to flatter themselves, if they neglect to lend their assistance to maintain the worship of God. »
— Jean Calvin commentant sur 1 ou 2 Timothée ou Titus (source : p. 38-39)