John Calvin on Supererogatory Works (Superfluous Works) (October 7, 2013)

Parable of the Master and Unprofitable Servant, Luke 17:5-10 In a surprising passage in the Institutes III.14.14-15, John Calvin affirms supererogatory works (or superfluous works)! Is Calvin affirming the Roman Catholic merit system for justification after all? No. Calvin quotes the parable of the unprofitable servant (Luke 17:10) to remind us that […]

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