Geneva: Round One—Pastoring by Roberts Liardon
Roberts Liardon tells us that Calvin began his leadership role in the new church as “professor of the sacred Scripture.” At the time, Farel was considered the “preacher,” and Calvin taught and gave lectures on the Scriptures. Within a year, Calvin assumed the role of “senior pastor.” His life as a pastor was very different [...]
The love and goodness of God by Roberts Liardon
Roberts Liardon tells us that Lefevre and Calvin emphasized that man was saved by grace and not works. Grace spoke of the love and goodness of God toward mankind. Lefevre also came to understand that man was saved by grace (faith) and not by works, nor by human merits established by the Church. He spoke [...]
The effects of learning Greek by Roberts Liardon
Roberts Liardon tells us that during this era, the effects of learning Greek as well as Latin saturated Europe. The Greek language was an uncharted field of study and was still linked to heresy. The timid avoided it and bowed to the Church’s judgment. Concerning Greek, this warning was published, “We are finding now a [...]
“The Teaching Apostle” by Roberts Liardon
When I consider that I am not in my own power, I offer my heart a slain victim for a sacrifice to the Lord. I yield my soul chained and bound unto obedience to God. Roberts Liardon tells us that this quotation was spoken by John Calvin late in his life and ministry, and I [...]