Calvin gives an explanation why he orders his discussion or repentance before justification. His reasoning is tied to the distinct yet inseparable nature of justification and sanctification. Both flow from believing with the heart. This [ Read More … ]
When I first read through Institutes what impressed me most about Calvin’s theology was his focus on the Holy Spirit. In this quote he highlights people come to Christ, only through the work of the [ Read More … ]
Faith is more a matter of the heart than the intellect. This is one of the few gold comments of Calvin that I quite like and has stayed with me for many years. In this [ Read More … ]
Calvin at the start of the third book of Institutes outlines his understanding of saving faith. His interpretation is framed by his understanding of the law, sin and salvation. Question is, is this the way [ Read More … ]
Calvin continues to outline is understanding of saving faith. He argues saving faith consists in recognising God the Father has propitiated his wrath in Christ and believers are now reconciled to him. He even quotes [ Read More … ]
Calvin writes about the significance of the resurrection for salvation. His statements take into account the saving benefits of Christ’s atoning death, which deals with our sin. Then he explains the benefits of His resurrection. [ Read More … ]
Double imputation is considered to be at the center of the ‘classical’ reformed understanding of justification. In today’s quote Calvin says Jesus took our sins and in return we took his purity. This is part [ Read More … ]
Link: Amazon Length: 208 Difficulty: Easy-Popular Topic: Evangelism, Social Justice, Cross-cultural Mission Audience: Mainstream Christians Published: 2015 This book reminds me that combining evangelism with other Christian ministries can have a powerful effect on the [ Read More … ]
Calvin doesn’t go out of his way to properly outline the content of the gospel in his Institutes. Occasionally he will give a throw away line which reveals his thoughts. Today I give one of [ Read More … ]
Brandon O’Brien and E. Randolph Richards shed light on the ways Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. They identify nine key areas where modern Westerners have significantly different assumptions about what [ Read More … ]