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John Calvin's Institutes in a Year

John Calvin's Institutes in a Year

著者： Christopher Michael Patton
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Ever stared at John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion on your shelf and thought, “One day I’ll finally read that… but where would I even start?”

This podcast is for that moment.

Calvin’s Institutes in a Year is a guided, day-by-day journey through one of the most influential works in Christian theology. Together, we read through the entire Institutes over the course of a full year—one manageable section at a time—so that a book many admire from a distance finally becomes something you actually finish.

Each daily episode is short, focused, and intentional. We keep the pace steady, the sections approachable, and the explanations clear, helping you follow Calvin’s arguments without feeling buried under the weight of a theological classic. No rushing. No intimidation. Just faithful reading, thoughtful reflection, and steady progress.

This is not a lecture series and it’s not a shortcut. It’s a companion for the long walk—designed for pastors, students, Reformed readers, and anyone who wants to understand historic Christian doctrine at a deeper level by actually reading the text.

If you want more than just listening, you’re invited to read along with us at ThroughTheChurchFathers.com where you’ll find the full reading schedule, written texts, and the ability to comment and discuss alongside others making the same journey.

If the Institutes has always felt important but unreachable, this is your invitation to finally open it—one day at a time.

We begin January 1, 2026

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  • Calvin's Institutes: May 27

    Calvin's Institutes: May 27
    2026/05/27

    Podcast Description

    In a world obsessed with self-improvement and moral performance, John Calvin delivers a sobering and liberating diagnosis: apart from Christ, even our best virtues are tainted at the root. Today we explore the total depravity of human nature, the difference between civil virtue and true righteousness, and why only union with Christ can produce works that are genuinely pleasing to God.

    Today’s Readings:

    John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion

    Book 3, Chapter 14, Sections 1–6

    Augustine — The Confessions, Book X, Chapter X (Sections X–X)

    Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologica, Part X, Question X (Articles X–X)

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    #TotalDepravity #GraceAlone #JohnCalvin #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #ReformedTheology #ThroughTheChurchFathers
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    15 分
  • Calvin's Institutes: May 13

    Calvin's Institutes: May 13
    2026/05/13

    Podcast Summary

    In this episode, John Calvin discusses the cross as a tool for both prevention and correction. We look at the analogy of the "refractory horse" to understand why God must curb our natural arrogance through discipline. Calvin also explains the "badge of honor" found in persecution, showing how earthly losses are transformed into heavenly gains. Finally, we distinguish between Christian patience and mere stoicism, noting that true fortitude is found not in being unfeeling, but in choosing to trust God's goodness even when the sting of pain is fully felt.

    Today’s Readings:

    John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 8 (Sections 5–8)

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    8 分
  • Calvin's Institutes: April 20

    Calvin's Institutes: April 20
    2026/04/20

    In today’s episode, we wrap up our deep dive into John Calvin’s landmark chapter on faith by tackling the "anchor" of the Christian life: the certainty of final perseverance and the relationship between faith and hope. We’ll look at Calvin’s sharp rebuttal to the idea that we can only be "sure for today," as he argues that true faith must reach into eternity.

    We also explore his technical breakdown of faith as "substance" and "evidence"—the internal support that allows us to possess things we cannot yet see or touch. Finally, we discuss how hope serves as the "food and strength" of faith, keeping it alive when God’s promises seem delayed. It’s a powerful conclusion that moves us away from human merit and anchors our entire future in the unwavering truth of God's mercy.

    Today’s Readings:

    John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 2 (Sections 40–43)

    The Dynamic Duo: Faith & Hope

    To understand Calvin's argument in these final sections, it helps to see how he distinguishes the roles of these two virtues while keeping them inseparable.

    • Faith: Focuses on the Truth of God. It believes that God is a Father and has promised mercy.
    • Hope: Focuses on the Timing of God. It expects that God will act as a Father and will fulfill His mercy in the future.
    • The Symbiosis: Faith provides the ground hope stands on; hope provides the oxygen faith needs to survive long delays and trials.

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    10 分
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