Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke - Volume 1

by John Calvin, New Century Books

Overview

In the chief moral requisite for such a work Calvin is excelled by
none. He is an honest interpreter. No consideration would have induced
him to wrest the words of Scripture from their plain meaning. Those who
may question his conclusions cannot trace them to an unworthy motive.
Timid theologians will be occasionally startled by his expositions.
Though they may not absolutely impeach the soundness of his doctrine,
they will tremble for the fate of some favorite theory or ingenious
argument. With such minds he has no sympathy. He examines the
Scriptures with the humility of one who inquires at the oracle of God,
(2 Samuel 16:23,) and proclaims the reply with the faith of one who

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011835506
Publisher:	New Century Books
Publication date:	10/05/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
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