On the Christian Life
John Calvin
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On the Christian Life — John Calvin.
Chapters 36
- is to harmonize the lives of believers with the righteousness of God, ≈ 2 min
- fashioned to fulfill two noble purposes. Firstly, they aim to infuse ≈ 3 min
- of God the Father, who, in His Anointed, has reconciled us to ≈ 3 min
- more than the name and outward symbol of Christ, still dare to call ≈ 3 min
- the Gospel in every aspect, although such a pursuit is commendable ≈ 5 min
- arranged rule of conduct, our divine Master, in His wisdom, has ≈ 5 min
- aforementioned: we are not to seek our own desires, but rather, the ≈ 3 min
- distinct account of the various components that constitute a well- ≈ 3 min
- twofold aspect: one pertaining to our fellow human beings and the ≈ 3 min
- Unless we cast aside all thoughts of ourselves and, in a sense, cease ≈ 6 min
- (which would otherwise be inevitable), we must embrace another ≈ 3 min
- ourselves. However, it is not enough to merely perform these acts, ≈ 3 min
- that pertains to our relationship with God. We have already touched ≈ 3 min
- success come solely from the blessing of God, while recognizing that ≈ 3 min
- tranquility and endurance, extending it to all the contingencies and ≈ 4 min
- which Christ beckons His disciples: to take up their cross (Matthew ≈ 1 min
- obedience to the Father that our Lord took upon Himself the burden ≈ 6 min
- their patience and cultivate their obedience. Although believers can ≈ 3 min
- also recognize the inherent inclination of our carnal nature to cast off ≈ 3 min
- prevent our weakness but often corrects our past faults as well, in ≈ 3 min
- the sake of righteousness. In those moments, our hearts should be ≈ 3 min
- assuring us that the ignominy and hardships we endure in the ≈ 3 min
- feeling of pain, while they strive for moderation and patience, is ≈ 3 min
- prevent them from falling into despair. Let us not abandon the ≈ 9 min
- we should always consider the end of it to be, that we may be trained ≈ 2 min
- we must consider the earth as worthless, or we will remain enslaved ≈ 3 min
- present life must not give rise to hatred or ingratitude towards God. ≈ 3 min
- for a better and eternal life should increase. I must admit that there ≈ 3 min
- instead of longing for death, are filled with fear and dread at the ≈ 7 min
- dwell on this earth, must be like sheep led to the slaughter, ≈ 4 min
- the fundamental principles of faith but also guided in the proper use ≈ 2 min
- principle, so that we do not falter in our stewardship of the gifts ≈ 3 min
- inhumanity, restricts the use of God's creation to mere necessity. ≈ 3 min
- disdain for the present life and setting our hearts on celestial ≈ 3 min
- circumstances to cultivate patience in bearing their wants, so as not ≈ 3 min
- commands each one of us to conduct ourselves according to our own ≈ 4 min
| Author | John Calvin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Era | Reformation |
| Categories | Theology |
| Chapters | 36 |
| Formats | Web Book · PDF |
| Status | Public Domain |
Public Domain.