Bearing the Cross: A Part of Self-Denial | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Bearing the Cross, a Part of Self-DenialFor Christians, "bearing the cross" is a fundamental aspect of faith, signifying a hard, toilsome, and often difficult life filled with various evils. This is not an arbitrary suffering but a divinely ordained process intended to conform believers to Christ, who himself endured a "perpetual cross" and "learned obedience through what he suffered". By sharing in Christ's sufferings, believers confirm their fellowship with Him and are led through tribulations to heavenly glory, just as He…
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