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intended to purify the individual, church and state. Refutes the Popish and
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open communion. Also argues that Arminians, anti-paedobaptists,
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Does Not God Count My Steps? By John Calvin
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from Erasmus to Calvin Calvin speaks about the nature of worship and about
the seriousness of the sin of idolatry in his 1543 treatise, On the
Necessity of Reforming the Church,
where he concentrates on the significance of worship for the Christian
religion. Calvin's argument, as indicated by the title of the treatise, is that
the Church had reached such a corrupt state that its reform could wait no
longer. The most significant aspect of corruption singled out by Calvin is the
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basis for his attack on idolatry. (War Against the Idols, p. 198 citing from Calvin's
Life
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Herein Calvin maintains
the sinfulness of outward conformity to false worship. Dealing with a major
problem of his day, Calvin shows that false worship should never be tolerated
or participated in (even by your bodily presence), no matter what the cost --
whether it be persecution, exile, or death. Available as both searchable PDF
and audio (MP3) files on these CDs.
Though this work is not an
elaborate systematic presentation of the foundations of Christianity, such as Calvin's
Institutes, it has still been
correctly acknowledged as one of the most important documents of the
Reformation.
These words may shock many, but
they are the words of John Calvin and they clearly show that Calvin believed in
and taught what has come to be known as the free offer of the gospel.
"Instruments were first
introduced into use (in public worship) by the Roman Catholic Church in the
thirteenth century. The Calvinistic Reformed Church ejected instrumental music
from its services as a element of Popery. The historical argument combines with
the scriptural and the confessional arguments to raise a solemn and powerful
protest against the employment of instruments in public worship by the
Presbyterian Church (or any other church seeking to remain faithful to
Scripture)" adapted from Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the
Church by John L. Girardeau.
With a Pastor's
heart, Calvin's concern for Church unity can be clearly seen in these letters
written to Farel, Melanchthon and Bullinger. Calvin's only letter to Martin
Luther is also included.John Calvin - The True
Method of Giving Peace to Christendom and of Reforming the Church (1548)
Shows how Calvin
practiced close communion and covenanting -- and how a biblical view of these
ordinances is intended to purify the individual, church, and state. Refutes the
Popish and paedocommunion heresies (regarding the Lord's Supper), as well as
all views of open communion. Also argues that Arminians, anti-paedobaptists,
anti-regulativists, and all those who openly violate the law of God [and are
unrepentant] should be barred from the Lord's table -- as a corrective measure
ordained of God for their recovery. This is Reformation History Notes number
two.
An unsurpassed
work, citing
original source documents from the Westminster Divines (and the Covenanted
Reformation that gave us the Westminster Standards), Calvin's Geneva, and a broad range of other
classic Reformation sources, documenting what true biblical Reformation is --
as opposed to the almost complete defection from biblical Reformation
attainments among modern Presbyterian and Reformed churches in our day. Originally
written in the context of a debate with neopresbyterian Richard [Dick] Bacon. (http://www.swrb.com/newslett/FREEBOOK/GBarrow.htm). Must reading for anyone
who is serious about the truth of Scripture as formulated by some of the most
faithful Christians thus far in history.
One of the best
books on biblical separation (including some very interesting information about
John Calvin's views), this book is found in the FREE
BOOKS file of all the Reformation Bookshelf CDs.
A courteous and
detailed historical defence of the exclusive Psalmody of the Scottish
Reformers, Calvin and others.
This fascinating
book contains much useful information concerning some of the first steps toward
understanding close communion in Calvin's writing and thought (for more see Reg
Barrow's Calvin, Close Communion, and the Coming
Reformation), while primarily demonstrating how Calvin refuted the
very dangerous error of paedocommunion -- which is a form of open communion.
This book is in the "free books" file in all the Reformation
Bookshelf CDs.
After having
witnessed "Calvinists and avowed Arminians at the table of the Lord, under
the influence of a disposition to esteem their differences of no
importance," the author began to question his own loose views regarding
terms of admission to the Lord's supper. This eventually led to this book.
Promotes the necessity of agreement to faithful creeds and confessions, as
prerequisites to unity and for partaking at the Lord's table. Deals with: the
difference between essentials and non-essentials; which creeds are faithful; Calvin's and Augustine's views; and the arguments from Holy
Scripture.
For Latin readers.
Appeared in 1554 as a defense of Calvin's willingness, based on biblical law,
to execute seditious heretics like Servetus (for Calvin saw this as the civil magistrate's God-given duty).
In this work, Whether the Civil Magistrate Ought to Punish Heretics, "Beza argued...
[m]agistrates in Christian states are representatives of God and are bound by
the Word of God in spiritual matters" (cited in Greaves, Theology and
Revolution in the Scottish Reformation [Christian University Press, 1980, p. 153]).
EIRE, CARLOS M.N.
Eire shows that as the Reformation
progressed the primary focus of the Reformers became upholding God's sovereign
prerogative in worship -- what today is called the regulative principle of
worship. Eire's _War Against the Idols_ demonstrates the extent of the
Reformers clear condemnation of Arminianism in worship (i.e. will-worship [Col.
2:23]) in rejecting all elements
of worship that did not have Scriptural warrant. In fact, Calvin was so intent
on highlighting this point, concerning the centrality of worship (and the
application of *Sola Scriptura* as exhibited in the regulative principle of
worship), that he placed worship ahead of salvation in his list of the two most
important elements of Biblical Christianity.
Regarding Calvin's On the Necessity of Reforming the
Church Eire notes,
Calvin begins by studying the place
that worship holds in the Christian faith, and he concludes that it is one of
the two elements that define Christianity:
"If it be asked, then, by what
things chiefly the Christian religion has a standing amongst us, and maintains
its truth, it will be found that the following two not only occupy the
principal place, but comprehend under them all the other parts, and
consequently the whole substance of Christianity, viz., a knowledge first, of
the right way to worship God; and secondly of the source from which salvation
is to be sought. When these are kept out of view, though we may glory in the
name of Christians, our profession is empty and vain."
A large portion of this book centers
on Calvin, but its major thrust is to reveal the single most burning issue
confronting the Reformers: purity of worship! Furthermore, this book's teaching
regarding the Reformers (and their view of the Scriptural law of worship) is as
applicable today as it was in the days of the first Reformation -- for it
demonstrates the time tested Biblical principles which guard against the
errors, excesses, and idolatries of the Roman harlot, Eastern Orthodoxy and all
liturgical innovators on one hand and the modern "evangelicals,"
Anabaptists and Charismatics on the other. This is, without a doubt, one of the
best Reformation history books available -- stirring, scholarly, relevant and
edifying!
As far as we know this book may be out
of print in the near future, so those interested would be advised to obtain a
copy as soon as possible.
(Softcover) $39.95 (US funds)
Free audio MP3 sample at War Against
The Idols: The Reformation of Worship From Erasmus to Calvin
CALVIN,
JOHN
Come Out From Among Them: The
"Anti-Nicodemite" Writings of John Calvin
Much of Calvin's best work
still lays buried in languages other than English (as Eire's book War
Against The Idols: The Reformation of Worship from Erasmus to Calvin [http://www.swrb.com/catalog/E.htm] testifies). This will no longer be
the case with these fine sermons and writings, of which most are now
translated, for the first time ever, into English!
Calvin placed the central emphasis of
the Reformation not on the doctrine of salvation alone, but equally upon the
foundation of biblically-regulated worship. The works contained in this newly
compiled edition find Calvin at his "ballistic" best as he refutes and
rebukes all those who would undermine the Reformation, by compromising the
truth of Christ, in their outward attendance among those who practice
idolatrous acts of "worship" (i.e. those referred to as the
"Nicodemites").
Here we find Calvin
calling for separation from all churches which embrace idolatrous worship. He takes the bold and Biblical stand that only the
most seriously committed Reformers ever understood (like Knox), even proclaiming that it is better to worship privately
in your home than to engage in dissimulation by participating in ordinances of
worship which are known to be false. For Calvin clearly taught,
When the
spiritual government doth degenerate, the consciences of the godly are at
liberty, and set free from obeying unjust authority;
especially if the wicked and profane enemies of holiness do falsely pretend the
title of priesthood (i.e. clergy--OC) to overthrow the doctrine of salvation
(as do Arminians, Neonomians, Antinomians, Dispensationalists, etc.--OC), and
challenge to themselves such authority, as that they will be thereby equal with
God (i.e. making the law of God void through human traditions; e.g. humanly
composed hymns, instrumental music, choirs, holy-days, etc.--OC)" (Calvin
as cited in The Original Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine).
As Calvin's words once again thunder down
the corridors of the centuries, in the common language of the people, they will
certainly ring true in the ears of those who hear the Master's voice, providing
a firm foundation for future Reformation(s). This title also contains another
excellent "Publishers Introduction" by Kevin Reed, which we believe
is worth the price of the book on its own. Combined with Calvin's work (which
is easily worth its weight in gold), this is a must read for serious modern
Reformers.
Come Out From Among Them:
The "Anti-Nicodemite" Writings of John
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JOHN CALVIN ON SEPARATION FROM FALSE WORSHIP (i.e. worship not based on the second
commandment or what is now called the regulative principle of worship) AND WORSHIPPING PRIVATELY
(IN YOUR HOME)
"Some one will therefore ask me what counsel I would
like to give to a believer who thus dwells in some Egypt or Babylon where he
may not worship God purely, but is forced by the common practice to accommodate
himself to bad things. The first advice would be
to leave [i.e. relocate--GB] if he could. . . . If someone has no
way to depart, I would counsel him to consider whether it would be possible for
him to abstain from all idolatry in order to preserve himself pure and spotless
toward God in both body and soul. ***Then let him
worship God in private*** (in his home--RB), praying him to restore
his poor church to its right estate (John Calvin, Come Out From Among Them,
The Anti-Nicodemite Writings of John Calvin, Protestant Heritage Press, "A Short
Teatise," pp. 93-94, emphases added, on sale at http://www.swrb.com/catalog/c.htm . Come Out From Among Them
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Calvin quote (above) cited in: Appendix G in The Covenanted Reformation Defended
by Greg Barrow (http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/append_g.htm), "A brief examination of Mr. Bacon's principles regarding
the visible church and the use of private judgment. Also, some
observations regarding his ignoble attack upon Kevin Reed in his book entitled The
Visible Church in the Outer Darkness."
Romans 16:17 is also very
clear on this point:
"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them
which cause divisions and offences contrary to the (Apostolic--RB) doctrine
which ye have learned; and avoid them."
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