II. Aa Aa. Let it, therefore, be our first principle that to desire any other knowledge of predestination than that which is expounded by the word of God, is no less infatuated than to walk where there is no path, or to seek light in darkness. Chapter 4. Read Institutes of the Christian Religion Book 3 from author John Calvin. On predestination, see the pious and very learned obsesrvations of Luther, tom. And after an enumeration of the continual mercies of God as fruits of election, the conclusion is, that he acted thus kindly because he remembered his covenant. Every thing, therefore delivered in Scripture on the subject of predestination, we must beware of keeping from the faithful, lest we seem either maliciously to deprive them of the blessing of God, or to accuse and scoff at the Spirit, as having divulged what ought on any account to be suppressed. Chapter 18. Bible Version. Find more Christian classics for theology and Bible study at Bible Study Tools. in Joann). Series: Calvin's Institutes. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT. The divisions of this chapter are,--I. The Necessity of Verbal Revelation. The Necessity of Scripture. But before I enter on the subject, I have some remarks to address to two classes of men. McNeill, ed.) et cxxvi. Explanation to those who through false modesty shun the doctrine of Predestination, sec. Accordingly, Malachi enlarges on the ingratitude of Israel, in that being not only selected from the whole human race, but set peculiarly apart from a sacred household; they perfidiously and impiously spurn God their beneficent parent. 7. Calvin on Predestination (Institutes) Page 1 . The whole people of Israel are called the Lord's inheritance, and yet there were many foreigners among them. The reason why the general election of the people is not always firmly ratified, readily presents itself--viz. Book 2, Chapter 3: Every thing proceeding from the corrupt nature of man damnable. His arguments here are rather similar to Calvin's, in his Institutes, Book 1, Chapter 7. The Great Wall, the Silk Road, and is the way of the Kings of the East being prepared? This the sacred history sometimes repeats that the secret grace of God may be more admirably displayed in that change. Not that simply to be a son of Abraham was a vain or useless privilege (this could not be said without insult to the covenant), but that the immutable counsel of God, by which he predestinated to himself whomsoever he would, was alone effectual for their salvation. In short, that common adoption of the seed of Abraham was a kind of visible image of a greater benefit which God deigned to bestow on some out of many. The meaning of the Greek word, εὐαγγέλιον (Gospel) is well known. A rebellious spirit will display itself no less insolently when it hears that there are three persons in the divine essence, than when it hears that God when he created man foresaw every thing that was to happen to him. He repeatedly makes the same intimations, "Behold, the heaven, and the heaven of heavens is the Lord's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Certain cavils against the doctrine. Do we not here find the very origin of the Church, which, as Bernard rightly teaches (Serm. Get Directions. First, then, when they inquire into predestination, let then remember that they are penetrating into the recesses of the divine wisdom, where he who rushes forward securely and confidently, instead of satisfying his curiosity will enter in inextricable labyrinth. For it will show us that the moment we go beyond the bounds of the word we are out of the course, in darkness, and must every now and then stumble, go astray, and fall. By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which he determined with himself whatever he wished to happen with regard to every man. But though thus necessary to be known, Paul declares that it cannot be known unless God, throwing works entirely out of view, elect those whom he has predestined. By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which he determined with himself whatever he wished to happen with regard to every man. Certain cavils against the doctrine. Calvin's Institutes Theme. I admit that profane men lay hold of the subject of predestination to carp, or cavil, or snarl, or scoff. Excessive curiosity restrained, sec. Accordingly, Malachi enlarges on the ingratitude of Israel, in that being not only selected from the whole human race, but set peculiarly apart from a sacred household; they perfidiously and impiously spurn God their beneficent parent. Of the eternal election, by which God has predestinated some to salvation, and others to destruction. 7. 22:8. Must the creation of the world be passed over in silence? For although adoption was deposited in the hand of Abraham, yet as many of his posterity were cut off as rotten members, in order that election may stand and be effectual, it is necessary to ascend to the head in whom the heavenly Father has connected his elect with each other, and bound them to himself by an indissoluble tie. The subject of predestination, which in itself is attended with considerable difficulty is rendered very perplexed and hence perilous by human curiosity, which cannot be restrained from wandering into forbidden paths and climbing to the clouds determined if it can that none of the secret things of God shall remain unexplored. But until the proper view is made clear by the production of passages of Scripture, I advise my readers not to prejudge the question. 21 CALVIN'S DOCTRINE OF PRAYER: AN EXAMINATION OF BOOK 3, CHAPTER 20 OF THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION D. B. Garlington Anyone who undertakes an examiriation of Calvin's theology soon discovers that the subject of prayer looms large in … Chapter 12. The negation which is added, "not we ourselves," is not superfluous, to teach us that God is not only the author of all the good qualities in which men excel, but that they originate in himself, there being nothing in them worthy of so much honor. There is no need of refuting objections which the moment they are produced abundantly betray their hollowness. Ignorance of it impairs the glory of God, plucks up humility by the roots, begets and fosters pride. 22 sec. Answer to two classes of men: 1. We must walk, advance, increase, that our hearts may be able to comprehend those things which they cannot now comprehend. This prescience extends to the whole circuit of the world, and to all creatures. It began as an exposition of the Apostle’s Creed, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord’s Prayer. The separation is before the eyes of all; in the person of Abraham, as in a withered stock, one people is specially chosen, while the others are rejected; but the cause does not appear, except that Moses, to deprive posterity of any handle for glorying, tells them that their superiority was owing entirely to the free love of God. We must not despise anything that God has revealed. Although their moderation is justly commendable in thinking that such mysteries should be treated with moderation, yet because they keep too far within the proper measure, they have little influence over the human mind, which does not readily allow itself to be curbed. By clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their. 65:4). Volume 1; Volume 2; Volume 3; Volume 4; Tracts of John Calvin. 1:2, 3). The words, "Jacob have I loved," refer to the whole progeny of the patriarch, which the prophet there opposes to the posterity of Esau. Not that simply to be a son of Abraham was a vain or useless privilege (this could not be said without insult to the covenant), but that the immutable counsel of God, by which he predestinated to himself whomsoever he would, was alone effectual for their salvation. In the following words also they are enjoined to rest satisfied with the mere good pleasure of God: "O ye seed of Abraham, his servant; ye children of Jacob, his chosen," (Ps. THE ARGUMENT . Chapter 23. 3 ad Psal. January 13, 2019 Pastor: Pastor Josh Anderson. Of the eternal election, by which God has predestinated some to salvation, and others to destruction. Chapter 27. 1. Hom. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Wars and Rumors of War, Yemen, and Is the end of Endless Wars? Although their moderation is justly commendable in thinking that such mysteries should be treated with moderation, yet because they keep too far within the proper measure, they have little influence over the human mind, which does not readily allow itself to be curbed. 23). For they will ask, Why did the power of God slumber so long in idleness? 3. But since both piety and common sense dictate that this is not to be understood of every thing, we must look for a distinction, lest under the pretence of modesty and sobriety we be satisfied with a brutish ignorance. Worthy Christian Books » John Calvin » Institutes of the Christian Religion » Book 3, Chapter 21. Samuel thus animates their hopes, "The Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it has pleased the Lord to make you his people," (1 Sam. Choose from the available chapter in the ... Bible Commentaries Calvin's Commentary on the Bible John. of original sin. At first Ishmael had obtained the same rank with his brother Isaac, because the spiritual covenant was equally sealed in him by the symbol of circumcision. There is a celebrated saying of Solomon, “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing” (Pro_25:2). Bible Version. At first Ishmael had obtained the same rank with his brother Isaac, because the spiritual covenant was equally sealed in him by the symbol of circumcision. We say, then, that Scripture clearly proves this much, that God by his eternal and immutable counsel determined once for all those whom it was his pleasure one day to admit to salvation, and those whom, on the other hand, it was his pleasure to doom to destruction. We may add, that in the very obscurity which deters them, we may see not only the utility of this doctrine, but also its most pleasant fruits. 10. Samuel thus animates their hopes, “The Lord will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it has pleased the Lord to make you his people” (1Sa_12:22). When we see many, some of them in other respects not bad men, every where rushing into this audacity and wickedness, it is necessary to remind them of the course of duty in this matter. could not be found or recognized among the creatures, because it lies hid (in both cases wondrously) within the lap of blessed predestination, and the mass of wretched condemnation? Thus in the adoption of the family of Abraham, God gave them a liberal display of favor which he has denied to others; but in the members of Christ there is a far more excellent display of grace, because those ingrafted into him as their head never fail to obtain salvation. These are considered as belonging to that one seed of which Paul makes mention (Rom_9:8; Gal_3:16, &c). In regard to the elect, we regard calling as the evidence of election, and justification as another symbol of its manifestation, until it is fully accomplished by the attainment of glory. Chapter 26. THROUGH THE FALL AND REVOLT OF ADAM, THE WHOLE HUMAN RACE MADE ACCURSED AND DEGENERATE. But if it is plainly owing to the mere pleasure of God that salvation is spontaneously offered to some, while others have no access to it, great and difficult questions immediately arise, questions which are inexplicable, when just views are not entertained concerning election and predestination. There is good reason to dread a presumption which can only plunge us headlong into ruin. 2. Hence Paul skillfully argues from the passage of Malachi which I quoted (Rom. We use MailChimp as our email list platform. Also his Prefatio in Epist. An objection founded on a passage of Solomon, solved by the words of Moses. Those, however, who are so cautious and timid, that they would bury all mention of predestination in order that it may not trouble weak minds, with what color, pray, will they cloak their arrogance, when they indirectly charge God with a want of due consideration, in not having foreseen a danger for which they imagine that they prudently provide? They say that it is unfair to subject a glorious body to the ordinary laws of nature. 3. Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3 John CALVIN (1509 - 1564), translated by Henry BEVERIDGE (1837 - 1929) Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on … We must not despise anything that God has revealed. 7. l, 2. Chapter 11. In short, nothing can be stated that they will not assail with derision. All are not created on equal terms, but some are preordained to eternal life, others to eternal damnation; and, accordingly, as each has been created for one or other of these ends, we say that he has been predestinated to life or to death. A general consideration of the whole subject, including a discussion of a necessary question concerning the justice of God and his mercy in Christ, Section 1 - 4. Imagine my astonishment. Answer to two classes of men: 1. 22. An answer to a second class--viz. I admit that profane men lay hold of the subject of predestination to carp, or cavil, or snarl, or scoff. I knew about them from history books, but here was one who actually thought this way, alive in modern times. chapter 2. This is also celebrated in the psalm, "Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: but chose the tribe of Judah," (Ps. This, too, believers with one voice proclaim, “He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob, whom he loved” (Psa_47:4). This God has testified, not only in the case of single individuals; he has also given a specimen of it in the whole posterity of Abraham, to make it plain that the future condition of each nation lives entirely at his disposal: "When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. Rather let us willingly abstain from the search after knowledge, to which it is both foolish as well as perilous, and even fatal to aspire. JOHN CALVIN’S Institutes is a strongly personal book. Even of the posterity of Abraham some elected and others rejected by special grace. Therefore, in order to keep the legitimate course in this matter, we must return to the word of God, in which we are furnished with the right rule of understanding. The death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ. Institutes of the Christian Religion. CHAPTER 21. For the Lord’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance” (Deu_32:8, Deu_32:9). We see how he exhorts the people to study the doctrine of the law in accordance with a heavenly decree, because God has been pleased to promulgate it, while he at the same time confines them within these boundaries, for the simple reason that it is not lawful for men to pry into the secret things of God. Thus in the adoption of the family of Abraham, God gave them a liberal display of favor which he has denied to others; but in the members of Christ there is a far more excellent display of grace, because those ingrafted into him as their head never fail to obtain salvation. Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3 John CALVIN (1509 - 1564), translated by Henry BEVERIDGE (1837 - 1929) Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on … 78:67, 68). Book 3, Chapter 22. Augustine disguises not that on these grounds he was often charged with preaching the doctrine of predestination too freely, but, as it was easy for him to do, he abundantly refutes the charge. Augustine disguises not that on these grounds he was often charged with preaching the doctrine of predestination too freely, but, as it was easy for him to do, he abundantly refutes the charge. Chapter 24. But until the proper view is made clear by the production of passages of Scripture, I advise my readers not to prejudge the question. The separation is before the eyes of all; in the person of Abraham, as in a withered stock, one people is specially chosen, while the others are rejected; but the cause does not appear, except that Moses, to deprive posterity of any handle for glorying, tells them that their superiority was owing entirely to the free love of God. 1). that on those with whom God makes the covenant, he does not immediately bestow the Spirit of regeneration, by whose power they persevere in the covenant even to the end. And the more completely to crush all pride, he upbraids them with having merited nothing of the kind, seeing they were a rebellious and stiff-necked people (Deut. THE covenant of life is not preached equally to all, and among those to whom it is preached, does not always meet with the same reception. Prescience regarded as the cause of predestination. This apparent from the gratuitous election of the posterity of Abraham and the rejection of all others. 1. Chapter 15. Introduction: Questions on The Doctrine of Scripture. I will dwell only on those points which either form the subject of dispute among the learned, or may occasion any difficulty to the simple, or may be employed by impiety as specious pretexts for assailing the justice of God. If an unrestrained imagination urges us, our proper course is to oppose it with these words, "It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory," (Prov. The curious. that he does not adopt all promiscuously to the hope of salvation, but gives to some what he denies to others. Book 3, Chapter 21. Book 4, Chapter 17: Of the Lord's Supper, and the benefits conferred by it. An objection founded on a passage of Solomon, solved by the words of Moses. We, indeed, ascribe both prescience and predestination to God; but we say, that it is absurd to make the latter subordinate to the former (see chap. Be sure to check your SPAM box and whitelist our emails to ensure delivery! The singular kindness of God consisted in this, that he had been pleased to prefer them to other nations; as it is said in the psalm, "He has not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them," (Ps. The danger which they dread is not so great that we ought on account of it to turn away our minds from the oracles of God. Bible Version. The middle column notation is book, chapter, and section in the Institutes. The Apostle shows that the same thing has been done in regard to individuals under the Christian dispensation. If an unrestrained imagination urges us, our proper course is to oppose it with these words, “It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory” (Pro_25:27). We say, then, that Scripture clearly proves this much, that God by his eternal and immutable counsel determined once for all those whom it was his pleasure one day to admit to salvation, and those whom, on the other hand, it was his pleasure to doom to destruction. For it has been shrewdly observed by Augustine (de Genesi ad Literam, Lib. This apparent from the gratuitous election of the posterity of Abraham and the rejection of all others. l. The doctrine of Election and Predestination. Chapter 17. It is useful, necessary, and most sweet. He assumes that they are Christian believers, and almost always associates himself with them. 14:1). In the following words also they are enjoined to rest satisfied with the mere good pleasure of God: “O ye seed of Abraham, his servant; ye children of Jacob, his chosen” (Psa_105:6). Third objection--viz. I will here omit many of the fictions which foolish men have devised to overthrow predestination. [2] Calvin translates the words of the Psalmist as an imprecation, "Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea" - Let those who make them be like unto them. ad Rom. 14ñ20). 6. 452, 463. From this we infer, that all who know not that they are the peculiar people of God, must be wretched from perpetual trepidation, and that those therefore, who, by overlooking the three advantages which we have noted, would destroy the very foundation of our safety, consult ill for themselves and for all the faithful. John Calvin Institutes of the Christian Religion (1545) Excerpts from the Original Electronic Text at the web site of the Christian Classics Ethereal Library. cix. It is to be observed, that when the land is mentioned, it is a visible symbol of the secret election in which adoption is comprehended. Service Type: Sunday School. For our Lord Jesus Christ did not speak invidiously to his great and most select disciples when he said, ‘I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now,’ (Joh_16:12). Arrogance and blasphemy of such objections. From this we infer, that all who know not that they are the peculiar people of God, must be wretched from perpetual trepidation, and that those therefore, who, by overlooking the three advantages which we have noted, would destroy the very foundation of our safety, consult ill for themselves and for all the faithful. Often, also, do the prophets remind the Jews of this election by way of disparagement and opprobrium, because they had shamefully revolted from it. 44:3). chapter 1. calvin, the fugitive, in his retreat at angouleme. But as the hidden election of God was confirmed both by a first and second election, and by other intermediate mercies, Isaiah thus applies the terms "The Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel," (Isa. Of the eternal election, by which God has predestinated some to salvation, and others to destruction. Chapter 16. Hence Paul skillfully argues from the passage of Malachi which I quoted (Rom_9:13; Mal_1:2), that when God, after making a covenant of eternal life, invites any people to himself, a special mode of election is in part understood, so that he does not with promiscuous grace effectually elect all of them. Font. Those secrets of his will, which he has seen it meet to manifest, are revealed in his word--revealed in so far as he knew to be conducive to our interest and welfare. 3:16, &c). We maintain that this counsel, as regards the elect, is founded on his free mercy, without any respect to human worth, while those whom he dooms to destruction are excluded from access to life by a just and blameless, but at the same time incomprehensible judgment. Salem Media Group. Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3 Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 4. Only I wish it to be received as a general rule, that the secret things of God are not to be scrutinized, and that those which he has revealed are not to be overlooked, lest we may, on the one hand, be chargeable with curiosity, and, on the other, with ingratitude. We must add a second step of a more limited nature, or one in which the grace of God was displayed in a more special form, when of the same family of Abraham God rejected some, and by keeping others within his Church showed that he retained them among his sons. 1). The necessity and utility of the doctrine of eternal Election explained. That this doctrine is dangerous even to believers. that whenever the Lord shuts his sacred mouth, he also desists from inquiry. 3, 4. Those who preclude access, and would not have any one to obtain a taste of this doctrine, are equally unjust to God and men, there being no other means of humbling us as we ought, or making us feel how much we are bound to him. ii. For the Lord's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance," (Deut. Those secrets of his will, which he has seen it meet to manifest, are revealed in his word – revealed in so far as he knew to be conducive to our interest and welfare. Institutes of the Christian Religion (Book 2: Chapter 3) Lyrics. Chapter 21. [1] In his life work, the renowned pastor theologian declares, “Nothing could be more stupid than the trifling of the Arians, who, while acknowledging the divinity of the Son, denied… But there is nothing in this repugnant to the fact, that in the person of one man is set before us a specimen of election, which cannot fail of accomplishing its object. In short, nothing can be stated that they will not assail with derision. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work," (Rom. 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