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Calvin on ‘Blessing Those who Persecute Us’

“Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them.” (Rom 12:14) How does a Christian do this? Calvin’s words are insightful: “Arduous is this, I admit, and wholly opposed to the nature of man; but there is nothing too arduous to be overcome by the power of God, which shall never be wanting […]

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Calvin on Romans 1:16-17

“For if we seek salvation, that is life with God, righteousness must be first sought, by which being reconciled to him, we may, through him being propitious to us, obtain that life which consists only in his favor; for in order to be loved by God, we must first become righteous, since he regards unrighteousness […]