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Calvin's Institutes: May 16
Podcast SummaryIn this foundational episode on the doctrine of justification, John Calvin defines the "principal ground" on which the Christian religion must be supported. Calvin distinguishes between the 2-fold grace of regeneration and justification, arguing that while the former involves our inner sanctification, the latter is a forensic acquittal by which God, acting as a judge, deems us righteous through the imputation of Christ’s obedience. We explore how Scripture uses the term "justify" not to describe a change in our quality, but an acceptance into God’s favor and a reconciliation…
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