The Soul of Life: The Piety of John Calvin (Profiles in Reformed Spirituality)

John Calvin is the most notable figure from the Reformed tradition. Unfortunately, he is often characterized as a stern and cerebral individual who had little concern for practical matters. However, Calvin was actually influential in promoting a profound sense of piety among early Protestantism. In The Soul of Life, Joel R. Beeke presents the life and ministry of Calvin with a special emphasis on Calvin’s efforts for cultivating healthy spirituality among the churches. The selections from Calvin’s own work will give readers a firsthand look at Calvin’s emphasis on godliness, and by God’s grace, will be a means for spurring on greater godliness in our day. Contents Introduction The Life of John Calvin The Piety of John Calvin Section One: The Definition and Importance of Piety 1. Piety Essential for Knowing God 2. Piety as “the Soul of Life” 3. Piety in Practice Section Two: Piety’s Supreme Goal, Soli Deo Gloria 4. Piety’s Zeal for God 5. Piety’s Progress 6. Piety’s Imperfection Section Three: Theological Dimensions Piety’s Profound Root: Mystical Union 7. Relishing an Incomprehensible Union 8. Enjoying a Great Mystery 9. Eating the Living Bread Piety’s Double Bond: The Spirit and Faith 10. The Spirit and Faith 11. Faith’s Boldness and Confidence 12. Faith Struggling against Temptation Piety’s Double Cleansing: Justification and Sanctification 13. Justification Inseparable from Sanctification 14. What Is Justification? 15. The Means and Source of Sanctification Section Four: Ecclesiological Dimensions Piety Through the Church 16. Confessing the Church’s Holiness 17. Keeping Sunday Holy 18. Sharing Gifts for the Church’s Good Piety of the Word 19. True Knowledge by the Word 20. True Education through Preaching 21. True Completeness through the World Piety in the Sacraments 22. The Spirit in the Sacraments 23. Dying to Become New Creatures 24. Being Members of Christ Piety in the Psalter 25. Identifying with David 26. Holiness Essential for Access to God 27. Hoping in God despite Discouragement Section Five: Practical Dimensions Prayer 28. Why Pray? 29. Coming to God’s Treasures 30. Praying with Confidence Repentance 31. Prayer, Forgiveness, and Repentance 32. Turning to God from the heart 33. Seizing Repentance Self-Denial 34. Belonging to god rather than Ourselves 35. Controlling Our Carnal Affections 36. Fighting against Our natural Inclinations Cross-Bearing 37. Christ’s Cross and Ours 38. Taking Refuge in God 39. Lining Up for Combat The Present and Future Life 40. Resting in God’s Will 41. Cherishing Moderation 42. Remaining at Leisure for God’s Service Obedience 43. Obeying God’s Will 44. Honoring God and Living Justly 45. Making Our Responsibility Clear Recommended Books by or about Calvin
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