Playlist: Calvin, John (topic)
Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part Two)
Sermonette byDuring the Protestant Reformation, a significant shift in the interpretation of II Corinthians 4:4 emerged, largely influenced by John Calvin. Calvin became the primary and most vocal advocate for a new perspective, asserting that the verse refers to satan rather than the true God. He wrote that no one of sound judgment could …
Keeping the Truth Pure
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)John Calvin's doctrine, much like that of Eliphaz, is marked by a profound sense of hopelessness. Calvin held the belief that the road to hell is paved with the souls of children, asserting that dead children have no hope. His teachings echo the despair found in Eliphaz's views, denying the power of God's regeneration and the …
Human Will and God's Sovereignty (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God-designed personalities, having His character, will make up God's family, not self-made personalities created by human will. We must yield as He creates.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe early church was invaded by Gnosticism that denigrated the 'enslavement to Yahweh, His Law, and the Sabbath,' replacing it with Greek philosophy.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven with Christ's sacrifice, God does not owe us salvation. We are called to walk, actively putting to death our carnal natures, resisting the complacency.