The soul of life
Subtitle: the piety of John Calvin
By: introduced & edited by Joel R. Beeke.
Contributors: Beeke, Joel R., 1952-
Series: Profiles in reformed spirituality
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781601780577
Subjects: Calvin, Jean, -- 1509-1564; Piety; Christian life; Spiritual life; Calvinism; Reformed Church -- Doctrines
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The life of John Calvin; title: The piety of John calvin; title: The definition and importance of piety; title: Piety essential for knowing God; title: Piety as "the soul of life"; title: Piety in practice; title: Piety's supreme goal, Soli Deo Gloria; title: Piety's zeal for God; title: Piety's progress; title: Piety's imperfection; title: Theological dimensions; title: Piety's profound root : mystical union; title: Relishing an incomprehensible union; title: Enjoying a great mystery; title: Eating the living bread; title: Piety's double bond : the spirit and faith; title: The spirit and faith; title: Faith's boldness and confidence; title: Faith struggling against temptation; title: Piety's double cleansing : justification and sanctification; title: Justification inseparable from sanctification; title: What is justification?; title: The means and source of sanctification; title: Ecclesiological dimensions; title: Piety through the church; title: Confessing the church's holiness; title: Keeping Sunday holy; title: Sharing gifts for the church's good; title: Piety of the Word; title: True knowledge by the Word; title: True education through preaching; title: True completeness through the Word; title: Piety in the Sacraments; title: The spirit in the Sacraments; title: Dying to become new creatures; title: Being members of christ; title: Piety in the Psalter; title: Identifying with David; title: Holiness essential for access to God; title: Hoping in God despite discouragement; title: Practical dimensions; title: Prayer; title: Why pray?; title: Coming to God's treasures; title: Praying with confidence; title: Repentance; title: Prayer, forgiveness, and repentance; title: Turning to God from the heart; title: Seizing repentance; title: Self-denial; title: Belonging to God rather than ourselves; title: Controlling our carnal affections; title: Fighting against our natural inclinations; title: Cross-bearing; title: Christ's cross and ours; title: Taking refuge in God; title: Lining up for combat; title: The present and future life; title: Resting in God's will; title: Cherishing moderation; title: Remaining at leisure for God's service; title: Obedience; title: Obeying God's will; title: Honoring God and living justly; title: Making our responsibility clear.