Category: Writing by John Calvin
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Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 1 of 4, Part 3.
by John Calvin, translated by Henry Beveridge. Book One, Chapter Twelve. GOD DISTINGUISHED FROM IDOLS, THAT HE MAY BE THE EXCLUSIVE OBJECT OF WORSHIP. Sections. 1. Scripture, in teaching that there is but one God, does not make a dispute about words, but attributes all honour and religious worship to…
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Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 1 of 4, Part 2
by John Calvin, translated by Henry Beveridge. Book One, Chapter Seven. THE TESTIMONY OF THE SPIRIT NECESSARY TO GIVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SCRIPTURE. THE IMPIETY OF PRETENDING THAT THE CREDIBILITY OF SCRIPTURE DEPENDS ON THE JUDGMENT OF THE CHURCH. Section. 1. The authority of Scripture is derived not from men…
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Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 1 of 4, Part 1
by John Calvin, translated by Henry Beveridge. I just started reading a work by John Calvin, sometimes known as Jean Calvin, from the 1500’s. I like to talk about controversial figures, and John Calvin was one of them. Many people know him for his 5 points of Calvinism. 1. Total…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 