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John Calvin
# John Calvin (1509–1564) French-born Reformer, theologian, and exegete.
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This site quotes John Calvin 326 times across 37 books, and lists 1 work.
- Lived 1509 to 1564.
- Quoted here most in Psalms: 59 of 326.
John Calvin
- Lived
- 1509 to 1564
- Tradition
- Reformed
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Yet many fanatics repel rich men from the hope of salvation; as if poverty were the only gate of heaven; which yet, sometimes, involves men in more hindrances than riches.
Commentaries, 1554
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But Augustine wisely teaches us, that the rich and poor are collected together in the same inheritance of life; because poor Lazarus was received into the bosom of rich Abraham.
Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. BSB
It is also possible that the promise was repeated for the sake of Sarah. What shall we say, if in this manner, he chose to do honor to the greatness of his grace?
Commentaries, 1554
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For the promise concerning Isaac, from whom, at length, redemption and salvation should shine forth to the world, cannot be extolled in terms adequate to its dignity.
Genesis 18:1 Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. BSB
And this was done designedly, in order that he, receiving them as men, might give proof of his charity. For angels do not need those services of ours, which are the true evidences of charity.
Commentaries, 1554
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Moreover, hospitality holds the chief place among these services; because it is no common virtue to assist strangers, from whom there is no hope of reward.
Genesis 18:2 And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. BSB
For (as we have seen) one of the messengers held the principal place, as being superior to the others in dignity.
Commentaries, 1554
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Now, although Christ was always the Mediator, yet, because he manifested himself more obscurely to Lot than he did to Abraham, the two angels only came to Sodom.
Genesis 19:1 Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, BSB
Therefore the angels act, as if it were safe to sleep on the highway; and thus conceal their knowledge of the abandoned wickedness of the whole people.
Commentaries, 1554
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For if the gates of cities are shut, to prevent the incursions of wild beasts and of enemies; how wrong and absurd it is that they who are within should be exposed to still more grievous dangers?
Genesis 19:2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” BSB
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# John Calvin (1509–1564) French-born Reformer, theologian, and exegete. Primary systematic-theology voice of the Reformed tradition; his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536, revised 1559) and his Commentaries on most books of the Bible shaped Protestant biblical interpretation for five centuries.
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Commentaries (Calvin Translation Society edition)
1843
Calvin wrote commentaries on most of the Bible. The Calvin Translation Society edition (1843–1855), translated into English by John King, John Owen, William Pringle, Thomas Myers, and others, is the authoritative PD text. MannaFest uses this edition as ingested from CCEL plain-text.
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
“He gives the name of saints to those whom he afterwards denominates faithful in Christ Jesus. No man, therefore, is a believer who is not also a saint; and, on the other hand, no man is a saint who is not a believer.”
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
“The design of the apostle, therefore, in asserting the riches of divine grace toward the Ephesians, was to protect them against having their faith shaken by the false apostles, as if their calling were doubtful, or salvation were to be sought in some other way.”
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
“But what has this to do with the kingdom of God? What has it to do with a happy life, so long as every sentiment of the mind, and every act of the will, is death?”
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
“In the presence of the world and of wicked men, this might have appeared to be foolish boasting; but, in addressing godly persons, it was a dignified and faithful manner.”
Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
“He did not, of his own accord, raise unnecessary disputes. It was only when the wickedness of his adversaries made it necessary, that he reluctantly undertook the defense of his ministry.”
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
“Whatever belongs to Christ, though in the eyes of men it may be attended by ignominy, ought to be viewed by us with the highest regard. The apostle's prison is more truly venerable than the splendid retinue or triumphal chariot of kings.”
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
“Some consider the unity of the Spirit to mean that spiritual unity which is produced in us by the Spirit of God.”
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
“Experience shews how rare this virtue is; for do we find one among a thousand that is obedient to his parents?”
“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),
“There is some difficulty here; for the second commandment likewise contains a promise, "I am the Lord thy God, who shew mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments." (Exodus 20:5,6.)”