John Calvin's 'The Institutes Of Christian Religion'

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John Calvin wrote, “The Institutes of Christian Religion” in 1559. These books spoke of the postive obligations of the moral laws of the believers. It is also stated that these books spoke of the “vocations of the Christian, and the attitudes that the believer should take concerning the state.” (144) John Calvin gives a full interpretation of what and how moral law plays an integral part to the entire scope of reformation. The laws are to be used as a” mirror unto man”. (144) He also expresses that these moral laws should cause one to have fear to restrain one’s self from any outward expression toward man. Calvin emphasizes that” one has to love God with all their heart, with all soul, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves”. (145) He tells that Love is the key principles to the entire reformation. With this love we also have to “know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” as stated in Ephesians 3:19. …show more content…

(148) With the knowledge of one’s assignment one should not be wandering around aimlessly in this world. He/ she should be seeking God for their purpose. With one taking on this mindset causes one to look at reformation through at different set of lens. The word of God was left here to” decree all things for man. God has entrusted to us, and one day we will have to render account of our stewardship”. (148) Calvin explains that prayer is necessary in all aspects of life. Prayer can be viewed in reformation as one is exercising their Faith. The Christian should pray for those that are justly toward them. Prayer was also stressed by Calvin to pray from the heart. He also suggests that prayer can be in a “public assembly, that we are to live a peaceful life”. (150) Lastly, Calvin expresses

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