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Calvin's Institutes: May 3
Podcast SummaryIn this episode, John Calvin tackles the remaining biblical "proof-texts" used by the Scholastic theologians to justify the doctrine of satisfaction. Calvin argues that when we see David punished after being forgiven, it isn't a legal payment to God, but a fatherly chastisement intended as a public example and a personal lesson in humility. He further clarifies that biblical calls to "break off sins by righteousness" or "cover sins with love" are not about buying off God's wrath, but about the true fruits of a converted life—reforming our conduct toward our neighbors. Finally…
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