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On the Christian Life
John Calvin
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On the Christian Life — John Calvin.
Author: John Calvin
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1is to harmonize the lives of believers with the righteousness of God,
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 2 min2fashioned to fulfill two noble purposes. Firstly, they aim to infuse
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min3of God the Father, who, in His Anointed, has reconciled us to
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min4more than the name and outward symbol of Christ, still dare to call
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min5the Gospel in every aspect, although such a pursuit is commendable
pp. 9–10 · ≈ 5 min6arranged rule of conduct, our divine Master, in His wisdom, has
pp. 11–12 · ≈ 5 min7aforementioned: we are not to seek our own desires, but rather, the
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min8distinct account of the various components that constitute a well-
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min9twofold aspect: one pertaining to our fellow human beings and the
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min10Unless we cast aside all thoughts of ourselves and, in a sense, cease
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 6 min11(which would otherwise be inevitable), we must embrace another
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min12ourselves. However, it is not enough to merely perform these acts,
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 3 min13that pertains to our relationship with God. We have already touched
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min14success come solely from the blessing of God, while recognizing that
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 3 min15tranquility and endurance, extending it to all the contingencies and
pp. 22–23 · ≈ 4 min16which Christ beckons His disciples: to take up their cross (Matthew
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 1 min17obedience to the Father that our Lord took upon Himself the burden
pp. 25–26 · ≈ 6 min18their patience and cultivate their obedience. Although believers can
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min19also recognize the inherent inclination of our carnal nature to cast off
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 3 min20prevent our weakness but often corrects our past faults as well, in
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min21the sake of righteousness. In those moments, our hearts should be
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min22assuring us that the ignominy and hardships we endure in the
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min23feeling of pain, while they strive for moderation and patience, is
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min24prevent them from falling into despair. Let us not abandon the
pp. 32–34 · ≈ 9 min25we should always consider the end of it to be, that we may be trained
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 2 min26we must consider the earth as worthless, or we will remain enslaved
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min27present life must not give rise to hatred or ingratitude towards God.
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 3 min28for a better and eternal life should increase. I must admit that there
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min29instead of longing for death, are filled with fear and dread at the
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 7 min30dwell on this earth, must be like sheep led to the slaughter,
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 4 min31the fundamental principles of faith but also guided in the proper use
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 2 min32principle, so that we do not falter in our stewardship of the gifts
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min33inhumanity, restricts the use of God's creation to mere necessity.
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 3 min34disdain for the present life and setting our hearts on celestial
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 3 min35circumstances to cultivate patience in bearing their wants, so as not
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 3 min36commands each one of us to conduct ourselves according to our own
pp. 48–51 · ≈ 4 min
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 2 min2fashioned to fulfill two noble purposes. Firstly, they aim to infuse
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min3of God the Father, who, in His Anointed, has reconciled us to
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min4more than the name and outward symbol of Christ, still dare to call
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min5the Gospel in every aspect, although such a pursuit is commendable
pp. 9–10 · ≈ 5 min6arranged rule of conduct, our divine Master, in His wisdom, has
pp. 11–12 · ≈ 5 min7aforementioned: we are not to seek our own desires, but rather, the
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min8distinct account of the various components that constitute a well-
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min9twofold aspect: one pertaining to our fellow human beings and the
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min10Unless we cast aside all thoughts of ourselves and, in a sense, cease
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 6 min11(which would otherwise be inevitable), we must embrace another
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min12ourselves. However, it is not enough to merely perform these acts,
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 3 min13that pertains to our relationship with God. We have already touched
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min14success come solely from the blessing of God, while recognizing that
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 3 min15tranquility and endurance, extending it to all the contingencies and
pp. 22–23 · ≈ 4 min16which Christ beckons His disciples: to take up their cross (Matthew
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 1 min17obedience to the Father that our Lord took upon Himself the burden
pp. 25–26 · ≈ 6 min18their patience and cultivate their obedience. Although believers can
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min19also recognize the inherent inclination of our carnal nature to cast off
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 3 min20prevent our weakness but often corrects our past faults as well, in
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min21the sake of righteousness. In those moments, our hearts should be
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min22assuring us that the ignominy and hardships we endure in the
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min23feeling of pain, while they strive for moderation and patience, is
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min24prevent them from falling into despair. Let us not abandon the
pp. 32–34 · ≈ 9 min25we should always consider the end of it to be, that we may be trained
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 2 min26we must consider the earth as worthless, or we will remain enslaved
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min27present life must not give rise to hatred or ingratitude towards God.
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 3 min28for a better and eternal life should increase. I must admit that there
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min29instead of longing for death, are filled with fear and dread at the
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 7 min30dwell on this earth, must be like sheep led to the slaughter,
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 4 min31the fundamental principles of faith but also guided in the proper use
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 2 min32principle, so that we do not falter in our stewardship of the gifts
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min33inhumanity, restricts the use of God's creation to mere necessity.
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 3 min34disdain for the present life and setting our hearts on celestial
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 3 min35circumstances to cultivate patience in bearing their wants, so as not
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 3 min36commands each one of us to conduct ourselves according to our own
pp. 48–51 · ≈ 4 min
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