Calvin's Institutes: April 8

Today’s ReadingsJohn Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 2, Chapter 16 (Sections 13–15)Calvin now brings the work of Christ to its full expression—not just in death, but in victory, reign, and ongoing power. The resurrection is not an add-on to the cross; it is what proves and completes it. If Christ had remained in death, then everything collapses—but because He rose, sin is not only removed, it is replaced with righteousness, and life is restored where death once ruled . The ascension then takes this further: Christ’s departure is not a loss, but an expansion—His presence is no longer confined but made effective everywhere through His Spirit. And His session at the right hand of the Father is not passive rest, but active rule. He governs, sustains, intercedes, and exercises authority over all things. Calvin’s point is direct and weighty: salvation is not just something Christ accomplished in the past—it is something He is actively applying now. The same power that raised Him is the power that renews, sustains, and will ultimately raise us. If you miss that, you reduce Christ to history. If you see it, you realize He is reigning right now.Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org#Calvin #Institutes #Resurrection #Ascension #ChristReigns #Discipleship