Calvin: Of Prayer and the Christian Life

John Calvin

ISBN 10: 1596446080 ISBN 13: 9781596446083

Publisher: Hovel Audio, 2008

Synopsis

"Let the first rule of right prayer then be, to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God." So begins John Calvin and his treatise on prayer. These SEMInal writings are from his Magnus Opus The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Prayer as Calvin describes it is not giddy, and he goes on to give Scriptural definitions of proper thought, engagement, and attitude. What do the roles of patience and self-denial play in the role of the Christian life and what does Christian piety look like? What should our views be of the present life and the future life? John Calvin is one of the giants of Christian history. These two sections of The Institutes guide us ever so thoughtfully and gracefully into his theology and practice of Christian living. Wonderfully narrated by James Adams, these are sure to both challenge and encourage one to a fuller devotion to Christ.

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From AudioFile:

The sixteenth-century French theologian John Calvin's magnum opus was THE INSTITUTION OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION. These two chapters from that discourse offer biblical definitions on how to engage with God in prayer through "proper thought and attitude." James Adams's academic sounding voice is an excellent fit. With perfect diction and timing he delivers Calvin's ideas about why self-denial is important and what role patience should play in Christian life. His effortless-sounding narration makes accessible Calvin's examination of faith and piety and his beliefs about what should be the Christian attitude toward one's life in the present and the future. Adams's presentation glorifies God in Christ and can be understood by the youngest believer. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Hovel Audio
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1596446080
• ISBN 13: 9781596446083
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 5