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.

Christ Precious To Those That Believe

I added to my library this week a wonderful Puritan classic - Christ Precious To Those That Believe. You can buy the book here. Reformation Heritage describes the book as:

Building on 1 Peter 2:7, Fawcett examines the character of the persons to whom Christ is precious, the evidence those people give that Christ is precious to them, and in what respects Jesus is precious to them. This book is a tribute to the all-surpassing value of the riches of Christ. Being so biblically saturated and Christ-exalting, one would be surprised if a child of God could read this book without being stirred to greater affection for all that God is for us in Jesus.

Certain, to any Christian, Christ is precious and the object of our faith. This volume details the various ways Christ is precious to believers. Highly recommended.