[Atticus says], ‘As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from,…
Blogging the Institutes–1.8.2–The Prophets Show the Majesty of Scripture
"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 Prophets Show the Majesty of Scripture The writing style of some of the prophets in…
Blogging the Institutes–1.8.1–Arguments are not ultimate, but helpful
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blogging the Institutes–1.6.4–Scripture is the School
"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 is the School In Psalm 19, the author declares that creation shows the glory of…
Raising Lazarus 