Blogging the Institutes | 1.14.1-2 | On Creation

Isaiah calls the worshippers of false gods stupid. They don't learn from the foundations of the earth and the sky who the true God is (Isaiah 40:21).  Our minds are so sluggish that it was necessary for God to be more clearly revealed so that believers would not pull away by false gods. The idea…

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.24 | More Trinitarian Heresies Refuted

"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.  More Trinitarian Heresies Refuted Some people think that when the term "God" is used by itself,…

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.23 | So Many Other Anti-Trinitarians

"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.  So Many Other Anti-Trinitarians A new breed of heretic has come up at this time. Certain…

Thirty Quotes from 12 Rules for Life

Jordan Peterson, a professor of psychology from the University of Toronto, has become very popular, especially among young men. Here are some quotes from the book. #1: The Power of Habit The body, with its various parts, needs to function like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Every system must play its role properly, and at exactly the…

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.20 | The Trinity Summarized

"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 Trinity Summarized Here is a summary of the Trinity. When we say that we believe…

Blogging the Institutes | 1.13.19 | Persons, Perfectly United

"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.  Persons, Perfectly United The distinctions of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit not interfere with God's unity.…