Calvin's comparison of our faith with Abraham's
Pure gold!
Let us also remember, that the condition of us all is the same with that of Abraham. All things around us are in opposition to the promises of God: He promises immortality; we are surrounded with mortality and corruption: he declares that he counts us just; we are covered with sins: He testifies that he is propitious and kind to us; outward judgments threaten his wrath. What then is to be done? We must with closed eyes pass by ourselves and all things connected with us, that nothing may hinder or prevent us from believing that God is true.
Moo, D. J. (1996). The Epistle to the Romans. The New International Commentary on the New Testament (284). Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Hey, I was really encouraged today finding this online with just being posted yesterday. I read the same thing this morning from the same source and was blessed. God is so good. Justification is such a treasure. I'm thankful for his people, Calvin, and you as well to post what you did when you did.
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