God mightily blessed their going forth. Those Christians following the teachings of John Calvin were typically referred to as Reformed . Calvinism focuses on the sovereignty of God in creation, salvation, and providence. Martin Luther, although never wanting to promote the establishment of a Lutheran Church, led the Lutherans . From the Reformed Churches came the Presbyterians.
Denominations come from confessions, or statements of faith.
We all believe a confession. Denominations came from Confessionalism. These Reformers always maintained that the Bible was the primary rule of faith and practice. The Reformers also believed that all doctrines were to be derived from the Scriptures. Without a creed or confession, one is confused about what another believes concerning the Bible.