Alice’s Reviews > Institutes of the Christian Religion: Calvin's Own 'Essentials' Edition > Status Update
Alice
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“For they think that any religious inclination, of whatever sort and however confused, will suffice; they never reflect that true religion must conform to God‘s will as to a permanent norm, and that God always remains true to himself. He is not a ghost who takes whatever form an individual may fancy!” “..no religion is valid which is not also join to truth.“
— Oct 03, 2021 01:56PM
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Alice
is on page 299 of 920
“Carefully tend The soil of your hearts, and do not so among thorns.”
— Jul 03, 2022 02:23PM
Alice
is on page 248 of 920
Nevertheless we should not think that he accepted our curse in such a way that it enveloped and overwhelmed him. On the contrary, in accepting it he threw it down, broke and scattered it. Hence faith lays hold of absolution in Christ condemnation, and a blessing in his curse. (247-8)
— Jan 11, 2022 02:57PM
Alice
is on page 187 of 920
A “complete definition of faith” - “ A firm and certain knowledge of God’s goodwill to us which, being founded on the free promise given in Jesus Christ, is revealed to our minds and sealed in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.“
— Nov 07, 2021 05:24PM
Alice
is on page 177 of 920
For when we are under God’s grace the law is not so severe as to drive to the ultimate extreme… It shows us the goal at which we should aim all our lives. Provided we persevere in that aim, that is enough. 177
— Nov 02, 2021 08:57PM
