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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Book • 2009
John Calvin's 'Institutes of the Christian Religion' is a comprehensive systematic theology that profoundly shaped Protestant thought.
It systematically presents Calvin's understanding of Christian doctrine, covering topics such as God's sovereignty, salvation by grace through faith, and the sacraments.
The Institutes are known for their clarity, precision, and profound insights into the nature of God and humanity's relationship with Him. Calvin's emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the importance of living a life of faith has had a lasting impact on Christian theology and practice.
The work remains a significant resource for theological study and reflection.
It systematically presents Calvin's understanding of Christian doctrine, covering topics such as God's sovereignty, salvation by grace through faith, and the sacraments.
The Institutes are known for their clarity, precision, and profound insights into the nature of God and humanity's relationship with Him. Calvin's emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the importance of living a life of faith has had a lasting impact on Christian theology and practice.
The work remains a significant resource for theological study and reflection.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Mentioned by
Marilynne Robinson when discussing the importance of interpretation and understanding the Bible.


42 snips
Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Interpretation, Calvinist Thought, and Religion in America
Mentioned by
Marilynne Robinson in the context of a discussion about the Bible and its influence on Western civilization.


12 snips
Marilynne Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist And Author
Mentioned by Sean Illing and George Blaustein in the context of Calvinism and its influence on Weber's ideas.

The spiritual roots of our strange relationship to work
Mentioned by
R.C. Sproul when discussing the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit and the place of Scripture.


Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Mentioned by
Matthew Barrett as a book written by Bruce Gordon about John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion and its reception.


What made Calvin a theologian and a pastor? Matthew Barrett and Bruce Gordon
Mentioned by Sinclair Ferguson as one of the books he purchased to study the Bible.

Room C37
Mentioned when reflecting on John Calvin's perspective on saving faith as something that takes root in the heart, not just an empty speculation.

The Pattern of Sound Words (2 Tim. 1:13–2:13)
Mentioned by the speaker while explaining the concept of union with Christ.

Freedom and Life in God
Mentioned by Sean McDowell as the author of Institutes, where he discusses the importance of knowing God before knowing ourselves.

How God’s NAME Shapes You (Exodus 3:11-15)