Series – Page 2 – The Scripture Says

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

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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 … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.4.6 – We pronounce every man to be anathema who does not confess himself a sinner before God

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Calvin says some pretty strong words on sin. He says anyone who doesn’t acknowledge they are a sinner are an anathema. Cursed by God, should be removed from his presence and the church community. What [ Read More … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.3.10 – We again regard it as sin whenever man is influenced in any degree by any desire contrary to the law of God

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In this quote Calvin speaks a bit about sin in the life of the believer. He says there is a spring of evil inside every person that will continue in them until they are freed [ Read More … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.3.1 – The sum of the Gospel is made to consist in repentance and forgiveness of sins

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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 … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.2.34 – We cannot possibly come to Christ unless drawn by the Spirit

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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 … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.2.8 – Faith is more a matter of the heart than the head, of the affection than the intellect

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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 … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.2.1 – Calvins definition of faith

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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 … ]

Calvins Institutes – 3.2.2 – We obtain salvation when we recognize God as a propitious Father through the reconciliation made by Christ

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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’s Institutes – 2.16.13 – Our salvation may be thus divided between the death and the resurrection of Christ

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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 … ]

Calvin’s Institutes – 2.16.6 – The Son of God, though spotlessly pure, took upon him the disgrace and ignominy of our iniquities, and in return clothed us with his purity

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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 … ]