Blogging the Institutes–1.11.11–Service to an Idol is Worship

"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.  Service to an Idol is Worship  I am not ignorant of common Roman Catholic arguments used … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.11.11–Service to an Idol is Worship

Blogging the Institutes–1.11.10–Idolatry in the Church is Hypocrisy

"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.  Idolatry in the Church is Hypocrisy You can't deny that the worship of idols still happens. … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.11.10–Idolatry in the Church is Hypocrisy

Salvation Words: Introduction

Don’t miss out on the glories of salvation--what God has done for you in Christ! In fact, the book of Hebrews warns us about neglecting “so great a salvation” (2:3). Neglect brings condemnation and disaster upon us (2:2). Moreover, the author of Hebrews repeatedly points out the dangers of  "neglect" or "drift": "We must pay closer attention … Continue reading Salvation Words: Introduction

Blogging the Institutes–1.11.8–The Origin of Idols

"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 Origin of Idols Where do idols come from? The teaching by the Book of Wisdom … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.11.8–The Origin of Idols

Blogging the Institutes–1.11.9–Idolatry is Idolatry is Idolatry

"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.  Idolatry is Idolatry is Idolatry  After an idol is made, worship will ensue. Once people imagine … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.11.9–Idolatry is Idolatry is Idolatry