"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Arguments are not Ultimate, but Helpful Unless the authority Scripture is ultimately founded upon something greater … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.8.1–Arguments are not ultimate, but helpful
Month: December 2015
Blogging the Institutes–1.7.5–The Spirit Seals the Truth on the Hearts of Believers
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. The Spirit Seals the Truth on the Hearts of Believers Those who have been taught by … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.7.5–The Spirit Seals the Truth on the Hearts of Believers
Blogging the Institutes–1.7.4–God Speaks in the Scriptures
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. God Speaks in the Scriptures Understanding that God is the author of Scripture establishes the church’s … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.7.4–God Speaks in the Scriptures
When “Safety First” Wasn’t a Drag on Christians
We are unlike the Christians of the New Testament. Our approach to life is conventional and static; theirs was not. The thought of 'safety first' was not a drag on their enterprise as it is on ours. By being exuberant, unconventional, and uninhibited in living by the gospel, they turned their world upside down...Why are … Continue reading When “Safety First” Wasn’t a Drag on Christians
Blogging the Institutes–1.7.3–Even Augustine Thinks Scripture Supports the Church (Not Vice Versa)
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Even Augustine Thinks Scriptures Supports the Church (Not Vice Versa) Some people object to my argument … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.7.3–Even Augustine Thinks Scripture Supports the Church (Not Vice Versa)
Blogging the Institutes–1.7.2–Sugar is Sweet; Scripture is Truth
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Sugar is Sweet; Scripture is Truth The belief that the church has authority over the … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.7.2–Sugar is Sweet; Scripture is Truth
Blogging the Institutes–1.7.1–Scripture’s Authority rests on the Holy Spirit
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Scripture's Authority Rests on the Holy Spirit Before we go any further, let’s talk about the … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.7.1–Scripture’s Authority rests on the Holy Spirit