July 11, 2008
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For a quiet man, John Calvin stirred up intense reactions. After he had a personal conversion experience with Christ, he could not stay silent, even though he knew the risks were high. He remained in Paris as long as he could, studying law and writing. But eventually he had to flee for his life.
Possessing an iron will, Calvin became a resolute believer in God’s Word. He diligently studied the Word, looking for insights and asking God to reveal more of His Truth. He wrote commentary after commentary. Many of his sermons were rich examinations of the Bible that challenged Believers to study the Word more for themselves. Over a period of just a few years, he is known to have preached 189 sermons on Acts, 173 on Ezekiel, and 200 on Deuteronomy. Through his example and the impact of his testimony, he changed history.
Calvin inspired generations to a more intense, serious faith-a faith based on God’s Word. He called Believers to learn the Word and live the Word. This commitment led to the formation of countless educational institutions. Author David Holmes has pointed out that, “As of 1770, two-thirds of the institutions of higher education in the American colonies were of Calvinist origins.”
Today, the world needs Christians with this same commitment-those who believe in the Word and are ready to unleash its full power! Make sure you are committed to putting the teachings of the Bible into action. Never compromise. Don’t be silent. Stand up! Be bold!
Off to Preschool Kid’s Camp
Comments (4)
I am glad history has those people who were willing to stand up for what was right. Have a good time!
GREAT exhortation, based on Calvin!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
hubby is in a Seventh Day Adventist hospital for his surgery and before surgery a woman chaplin came in to see us but being catholic we just looked at her and I waited for hubby to say something and he just looked at her and said thanks for coming. I guess I should have said something but I just said thankyou,too. We aren’t used to woman praying over the sick except from the priest so it was all kind of ackward for all of us.
Amen, brother friend!