Civil Government | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Civil GovernmentJohn Calvin delineates a distinction between the spiritual kingdom of Christ and civil jurisdiction, arguing that spiritual freedom in the soul does not exempt believers from earthly government,. Far from being antithetical to the faith, civil authority is a divine ordinance essential for maintaining humanity, protecting the church, and enforcing outward morality,. Calvin asserts that magistrates act as God's vicegerents, possessing a holy calling that demands reverence and obedience from their subjects,.This…
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