Calvin Of Prayer and the Christian L..., John Calvin
Calvin Of Prayer and the Christian L..., John Calvin
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Calvin: Of Prayer and the Christian Life
Selected Writings from the Institutes

Author: John Calvin

Narrator: John Calvin

Unabridged: 5 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2008

Synopsis

"Let the first rule of right prayer then be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God." So begins John Calvin and his treatise on prayer. These SEMInal writings are from his Magnus Opus The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Prayer as Calvin describes it is not giddy, and he goes on to give Scriptural definitions of proper thought, engagement, and attitude. What do the roles of patience and self-denial play in the role of the Christian life and what does Christian piety look like? What should our views be of the present life and the future life? John Calvin is one of the giants of Christian history. These two sections of The Institutes guide us ever so thoughtfully and gracefully into his theology and practice of Christian living. Wonderfully narrated by James Adams, these are sure to both challenge and encourage one to a fuller devotion to Christ.

About John Calvin

John Calvin (1509–1564) was
a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation and a
central developer of the system of Christian theology called Calvinism, or Reformed theology. In Geneva he rejected the authority of the Pope, established a new
scheme of civic and church governance, and created a central hub from which
Reformed theology was propagated. He is renowned for his teachings and
writings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brian

This was a gentle and encouraging introduction to Institutes. His essay on printer go with the objections we construct to making prayer integral part of our lives, and he did so effectively. This was interesting given that many would use the sovereignty of God Calvin is known for extolling as a reas......more

Goodreads review by Richard

Calvin, A French Theologian and Pastor during the Protestant Reformation, wrote one of the greatest and most important works in Christian history called THE INSTITUTES OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION. It was the basis for the system of theology that bore his name, Calvinism. OF PRAYER AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, a......more

Goodreads review by Adam

Christianity 101 study for any/all interested in the core premises that shaped modern belief......more

Goodreads review by Alexandra

A lot of fun to have read some of Calvin's work. I don't agree with him on everything but he definitely was a great theologian.......more

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