Calvin's Institutes: May 2

Podcast SummaryIn this episode, John Calvin continues his meticulous dismantling of the Scholastic system of satisfactions. Calvin exposes the absurdity of distinguishing between "venial" and "mortal" sins to justify human works, reminding us that in God’s holy presence, the wages of any sin is death. We delve into the critical distinction between God as a Judge who punishes and God as a Father who chastises. Through the examples of David’s discipline and the prophets' calls to mercy, Calvin shows that while the believer may experience the "correction of peace," it is never a legal payment for a debt already cancelled by Christ. It is a vital look at how we understand the purpose of suffering in the life of a forgiven sinner.Today’s Readings:John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 4 (Sections 28–31)Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org#ChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #Reformation #Theology #Repentance #Justification #Grace #GodsDiscipline #Atonement #Scripture