After discussing what the biblical doctrine of repentance is, Calvin moves to show how medieval theologians failed to understand repentance correctly. He structures the section around the medieval division of repentance into three parts: contrition (3.4.1-3), confession (3.4.4-24), and satisfaction…
Repentance is “a singular gift of God,” Calvin notes (3.3.21). Such makes the problem of apostasy, sham repentance, and continued hypocrisy explainable. Those who wander away from the faith, who despise the Gospel, and resist the truth until their deaths…
As the Life—So the Fruit For if these thing be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:8) “If we desire to…
In a recent article in the L.A. Times Charlotte Allen takes on “superstar atheists.” I can’t stand atheists — but it’s not because they don’t believe in God. It’s because they’re crashing bores. Other people, most recently the British cultural…
Over at Ref21 Rick Phillips has posted a clear and concise rebuttal of N.T. Wright’s contention that our future justification before God will be based upon our works. Many of us have been troubled by the influence of N.T. Wright…
3.3.19-20Calvin returns to the points with which he opened the chapter: how do repentance and forgiveness of sins relate? And how does repentance connect with faith? Behind these questions is his main point–against the claims of his Catholic opponents, justification…
It appears that San Diego is infringing on the free exercise of religion. Here’s the story: A San Diego pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a county official and warned they will face escalating fines if they…
To avoid creating further grief for my colleagues at Ref21, I have posted my thoughts on the Church of Scotland decisions over at Scott Clark’s place. Thanks to Scott for accommodating me.
To avoid creating further grief for my colleagues at Ref21, I have posted my thoughts on the Church of Scotland decisions over at Scott Clark’s place. Thanks to Scott for accommodating me.
