The Corruption of Human Nature: Nothing Good Proceeds from Fallen Man | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Only Damnable Things Come Forth from Man's Corrupt Nature
In this excerpt from the Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin argues that human nature is so thoroughly corrupted by the Fall that only damnable things can proceed from it. Rather than corruption being confined solely to the sensual appetite, Calvin asserts that the higher faculties of the soul, including the mind and understanding, are completely carnal and require total renewal. Using the Apostle Paul’s indictment in Romans 3, he demonstrates that this…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.