Institutes Entry 13: 1.7.3-8.1
If the Scriptures are the truest revelation of God, where do they derive their authority to be considered God’s self-revelation? For if man is to believe that these are words from God, they must...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 14: 1.8.2-1.8.9
Calvin begins to lay a clear case from Scripture about the proofs contained within its text, that establish the credibility of Scripture. Especially poignant at the start of this chapter in 1.8.1 he...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 15: 1.8.10-9.2
That the Scriptures are still with us after a sustained assault from antiquity forward, is an attestation to preservation by heavenly providence and not human effort. With great care God has preserved...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 16: 1.9.3-11.1
Looking back to how God has revealed himself through his creation, Calvin shows that Scripture is in agreement with the attributes of God that are known in his creation and creatures. The Scriptures...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 17: 1.11.2-6
“God’s glory is corrupted by an impious falsehood whenever any form is attached to him.” (pg. 100) That men would fashion something that resembles God is an absurdity. Scripture clearly repudiates...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 18: 1.11.7-12
The papists used an argument that the need for images to represent God and his work were necessary because pictures are the books of the uneducated. Calvin argued that this was ridiculous in light of...
View ArticleInstitutes Entry 19: 1.11.7-1.12.2
Continuing his reasoning as to why the use of images in worship to God were to be rejected, Calvin states that for the first five hundred years, when Christianity was flourishing and a purer doctrine...
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Sex Symbols Who Speak in Tongues? | Excellent opinion article from Michael Brown. Great closing line: “It’s time to say to say goodbye to this watered-down, sin-excusing, so-called gospel that offers...
View Article50 Reasons Why Jesus Came To Die
Great resource from John Piper – 50 Reasons Why Jesus Came To Die. Spending today, Good Friday, reflecting on the work of Christ for my sin. Awed and humbled by God’s display of love, justice and...
View ArticleJanuary Reading
One of my goals this year is to get back to a healthy reading schedule. I set a goal of a minimum of 4 books a month in addition to other books I will read for sermon preparation. These will include...
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