Calvin points out in his work on justification in the Institutes that Scripture affirms that: “Christ is both righteousness and life, and that the blessing of justification is possessed by faith alone.” (Inst. 3.14.17) … [Continue reading] about Only Jesus
John Owen on the Holy Spirit
John Owen here explains what God did in his decisions in the counsels of eternity regarding our salvation. For when God designed the great and glorious work of recovering fallen man and the saving of sinners, to the praise of the glory of his … [Continue reading] about John Owen on the Holy Spirit
True Repentance
William Plumer (1802 - 1880) says, "true repentance is a special mercy from God. He gives it...the heart is wedded to its own obstinacy until divine grace makes the change. No motives to good are strong enough to overcome depravity in the natural … [Continue reading] about True Repentance
Evidence of God’s Love
Calvin has some beautiful comments on God's discipline of his people in his Institutes (Inst. 3.4.32). "the chastening of God carries his blessing with it, and is an evidence of love, as Scripture teaches." (see Job 5:17; Prov. 3:11; Heb. … [Continue reading] about Evidence of God’s Love
