Councils and Their Authority | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Councils and Their AuthorityJohn Calvin argues that the authority of church councils is not absolute but is strictly conditional upon their adherence to the Word of God. While he venerates ancient councils for their defense of the orthodox faith, he insists that Christ's presidency over an assembly requires it to be governed by His Word and Spirit. A council gathered in Christ’s name must not add to or subtract from Scripture, which serves as the "sole rule of perfect wisdom."Calvin highlights the historical reality of…
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