2017-06-13 – The Scripture Says

Calvins Institutes – 3.11.2 – A man is said to be justified in the sight of God when in the judgment of God he is deemed righteous, and is accepted on account of his righteousness

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Calvin begins to argue for his understanding of justification. What does it mean to be justified by works? What does it mean to be justified by faith? In this important quote we look at Calvin’s [ Read More … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.11.1 – Christ given to us by the kindness of God is apprehended and possessed by faith, by means of which we obtain in particular a twofold benefit

2017-06-132017-07-03Josh

By faith believers are reconciled to God and sanctified by the Spirit. In this section Calvin introduces his discussion on justification, explaining again the organisation of his third book. According to Calvin, justification is the [ Read More … ]

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Calvins Institutes – 3.11.2 – A man is said to be justified in the sight of God when in the judgment of God he is deemed righteous, and is accepted on account of his righteousness

Calvins Institutes – 3.11.1 – Christ given to us by the kindness of God is apprehended and possessed by faith, by means of which we obtain in particular a twofold benefit