Wisløffs Dogmehistorie 07 Calvin 2
Mar 26, 2021
The podcast dives into the theological rift between Luther and Calvin, particularly their views on law and gospel. Wisløff outlines Calvin's nuanced approach to justification and election, contrasting it with Luther's emphases. He also explores Calvin’s understanding of sacraments, highlighting their role in faith and communion with Christ. The discussion brings in compelling ideas like irresistible grace and church governance, painting a rich picture of Reformed thought and its evolution over time.
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Different Uses Of Law
- Carl Fredrik Wisløff contrasts Luther's dual use of law with Calvin's threefold use, showing different pastoral emphases.
- Calvin integrates law and gospel more tightly, making the law both convicting and formative for Christian life.
Calvin's Tripartite Christology
- Wisløff notes Calvin re-adopts the triplex munus of Christ: prophet, priest, and king.
- Luther treated Christ's offices more skeptically and less systematically than Calvin did.
Forensic Justification And Augustine
- Calvin and Melanchthon hold a forensic view of justification: Christ's righteousness is imputed to sinners.
- Wisløff emphasizes Calvin's strong Augustinian influence on necessity and grace in conversion.
