Calvin compares how the images and idols in Churches are portrayed with prostitutes in brothels. I found it amusing and sad at the same time. Much of Institutes is devoted to criticism and judgment of [ Read More … ]
It seems many undermine the authority and value of the scriptures. In this passage Calvin briefly speaks about the truth of the scriptures and the unmovable foundation they present for what we know about God. [ Read More … ]
Calvin’s first book starts of commenting on epistemological issues relating to how people can know God. General and Special Revelation. Today’s quote concerns scripture. Its one of my more memorable quotes from Calvin.
The famous Protestant Reformer John Calvin was a mere twenty seven years old when he began the massive task of writing what we now know as the Institutes of the Christian Religion. He felt a [ Read More … ]