Tag Archives: Institutes

Calvin on Why Prayer is Necessary

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael R. Jones

From Institutes III.xx.2 (1) Prayer brings us the blessings that God has promised.  “It is by the benefit of prayer that we reach those riches laid up for us by the Heavenly Father.” (2) There is safety and security in … Continue reading →

Posted in John Calvin, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Calvin on What Prayer Is and Does

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Michael R. Jones

There are several things we can say to summarize Calvin’s discussion about the nature of prayer (III.xx.2): (1) Prayer brings us the blessings that God has promised.  “It is by the benefit of prayer that we reach those riches laid … Continue reading →

Posted in John Calvin, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Calvin on Prayer and its Connection to Grace and Faith

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Michael R. Jones

Why human depravity and God’s grace require prayer.  Calvin begins his chapter on prayer (III.xx.1) by connecting his teaching on prayer to his previous teaching on God’s grace and our need of it. Once we understand that we are destitute … Continue reading →

Posted in John Calvin, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Calvin: Six Reasons We Pray

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Michael R. Jones

These are from Calvin’s Institutes (III.xx.3). Some say that prayer is unnecessary, even disrespectful, since God knows all and wills all. But God does command prayer for his benefit; he wills it for ours. Calvin cites the example of Elijah … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment