Today’s Readings

John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 2, Chapter 16 (Sections 16–19)

Calvin now turns from what Christ has done to what it means for you right now—and he does not leave anything untouched. Because Christ has ascended and reigns, access to heaven is already opened, intercession is ongoing, and power is actively flowing to sustain, protect, and transform His people. He then fixes the believer’s eyes on the final judgment, not to terrify, but to console: the one who will judge is the same Redeemer who has already died, risen, ascended, and taken His seat at the Father’s right hand for our good. And then Calvin drives home the great conclusion of the whole chapter: every part of salvation is found in Christ, and not the smallest portion is to be sought anywhere else. If we want ...