Calvin's Institutes: June 6

Podcast SummaryIn this reading from John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 17, Sections 10–15, Calvin continues his defense of justification by faith alone while addressing several of the strongest biblical arguments raised against it. He explains why the good works of believers are accepted by God—not because they are perfect, but because those who perform them have been accepted in Christ. He then reconciles Paul and James, arguing that Paul speaks of how sinners are justified before God, while James speaks of how true faith reveals itself through obedience. Calvin also examines Paul’s teaching concerning the law, arguing that the requirement of perfect obedience leaves all people dependent upon grace rather than merit. Throughout these sections, Calvin repeatedly returns to a central theme: salvation rests entirely upon God’s mercy in Christ, while good works serve as the necessary fruit of a living and genuine faith.Today's ReadingJohn Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 17, Sections 10–15Explore 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#JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #JustificationByFaith #FaithAlone #GoodWorks #PaulAndJames #Abraham #ReformedTheology #HistoricalTheology #ChristianTheology #ThroughTheChurchFathers #CredoHouse #CredoMinistries #ChristianDiscipleship #Theology #ChurchHistory