Calvin's Institutes: June 12

Calvin's Institutes: June 12

John Calvin's Institutes in a Year por Christopher Michael Patton

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What are the true limits of Christian freedom? In this powerful continuation from John Calvin, we explore how liberty must be wisely modified for the sake of weak brothers, while standing firm against those who would bind consciences with human rules. Calvin carefully distinguishes between Timothy and Titus, shows how charity guides our use of liberty without compromising truth, and insists that liberty must never go against faith — “as far as the altar.” He then unfolds the vital doctrine of the two kingdoms (spiritual and civil) and gives a profound explanation of conscience — that inner witness that stands between God and man, a “thousand witnesses” that cannot be silenced.

These sections offer essential guidance for navigating offenses, authority, and the freedom Christ has purchased with His b ... 

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Church HistoryJohn CalvinReformersReformationProtestantism