Calvin's Institutes: May 25

Calvin's Institutes: July 2

Today’s Readings Podcast Description God’s eternal election is a doctrine that humbles us and magnifies his grace. In these sections from John Calvin’s Institutes, Calvin shows that God’s choice of some for salvation and his passing by of others is not based on foreseen merit, but on his own sovereign good pleasure. This truth removes all boasting and grounds our assurance in the unchanging mercy of God. Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 22, Sections 1–3 Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com [https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com] Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton [https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton] Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com [https://www.credocourses.com] Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org [https://www.credoministries.org] #ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #Election #Predestination #SovereigntyOfGod #ReformedTheology

Calvin's Institutes: July 1

Today’s Readings Podcast Description God’s sovereign choice of some for salvation and others for judgment is a profound mystery that Calvin explores with care and reverence. In these sections from the Institutes, he shows how the election of Abraham’s family, and the distinction within it, reveals God’s free mercy rather than human merit. This truth humbles us, magnifies grace, and assures believers that their salvation rests securely in the immutable counsel of God. Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 21, Sections 6–7 Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com [https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com] Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton [https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton] Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com [https://www.credocourses.com] Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org [https://www.credoministries.org] #ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #Election #Predestination #SovereigntyOfGod #ReformedTheology

Calvin's Institutes: June 30

Today’s Readings Podcast Description The eternal counsel of God by which he chooses some for salvation and passes by others is one of the most profound and comforting doctrines in Scripture. In this section from John Calvin’s Institutes, we are invited to approach the mystery of divine election with humility and reverence, not with the curiosity that leads to presumption. Calvin shows us how this truth humbles us, magnifies God’s grace, and gives unshakable assurance to those who trust in Christ. Far from discouraging prayer or godly living, it grounds our confidence that salvation is entirely of the Lord. Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 21, Section 5 Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com [https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com] Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton [https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton] Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com [https://www.credocourses.com] Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org [https://www.credoministries.org] #ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #Election #Predestination #SovereigntyOfGod #ReformedTheology

Calvin's Institutes: June 29

Today’s Readings Podcast Description The eternal counsel of God by which he chooses some for salvation and passes by others is one of the most profound and comforting doctrines in Scripture. In the opening sections of this chapter from John Calvin’s Institutes, we are invited to approach the mystery of divine election with humility and reverence, not with the curiosity that leads to presumption. Calvin shows us how this truth humbles us, magnifies God’s grace, and gives unshakable assurance to those who trust in Christ. Far from discouraging prayer or godly living, it grounds our confidence that salvation is entirely of the Lord. Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 21, Sections 1–4 Augustine — The Confessions, Book X, Chapter X (Section X) Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologica, Part X, Question X (Articles X–X) Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com [https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com] Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton [https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton] Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com [https://www.credocourses.com] Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org [https://www.credoministries.org] #ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #Election #Predestination #SovereigntyOfGod #ReformedTheology

Calvin's Institutes: June 28

Today’s Readings Podcast Description God’s glory, his kingdom, and his will stand at the center of all true prayer. In these powerful sections from John Calvin’s Institutes, we learn how the Lord’s Prayer teaches us to seek God’s honor above all things, to submit our desires to his rule, and to persevere even when answers seem delayed. Calvin shows us that prayer is not about bending God to our will, but about being shaped by his. Whether we pray for daily bread, forgiveness, protection from temptation, or deliverance from evil, every request finds its true meaning when it flows from trust in the Father who knows and provides what is best. Readings: John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 20, Sections 36–48 Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com [https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com] Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton [https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton] Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com [https://www.credocourses.com] Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org [https://www.credoministries.org] #ThroughTheChurchFathers #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #LordsPrayer #Prayer #ReformedTheology #FaithAndPrayer