Who Rules the Church? Authority, Limits, and Papal Abuse | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Jurisdiction of the Church and Its Abuse as Seen in the PapacyJohn Calvin critiques the Roman Papacy for its usurpation of worldly power, arguing that its claims to universal supremacy are based on robbery and fraud rather than divine right. Drawing on historical and theological arguments, he asserts that the apostolic office is one of ministry, not lordship. Citing Bernard of Clairvaux, Calvin explains that the "keys to the Kingdom" involve the spiritual duty of forgiving sins, not the secular authority to divide…
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