Conversations with Calvin
Daily Devotions
Published on 17. September 2019
186 pages
978-1-5326-5099-4 (ISBN)
Description
Conversations with Calvin: Daily Devotions provides extracts from the commentaries of John Calvin. The short devotion that follows explains the meaning of Calvin's quotation in light of his overall writings. It also explores the meanings of Calvin's thought for contemporary Christian living. The goal is to introduce readers to Calvin's theology so it can be readily understood, and also to see ways Calvin's theological insights--expressed in the initial quotation--can shape our beliefs and the living of Christian faith in today's world.
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Donald K. McKim is a former seminary academic dean, professor of theology, and editor for Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. He has also served as a pastor. Dr. McKim is the author and editor of a number of books, many focusing on the Reformed theological tradition. He has written books of Daily Devotions based on Calvin, Luther, Bonhoeffer, and Barth. He is an Honorably Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Preface
- Using This Book
- 1. God Remembers Us
- 2. Christ Connects Heaven and Earth
- 3. God Can Restore Us to Life
- 4. All We Need for a Happy Life
- 5. Created to Set Forth the Glory of God
- 6. God Performs Promises
- 7. Trust the Mercy of God Alone
- 8. God Is the Fountain of Life
- 9. God's Benefits Excite Us to Praise
- 10. God Takes Special Care of the Poor
- 11. Continuing in Obedience
- 12. Divine Help Is Coming
- 13. We Are Not Exempt from Troubles
- 14. True Patience
- 15. All Blessings Flow from Reconciliation
- 16. Grace in Immeasurable Abundance
- 17. This Beautiful Theater
- 18. The Joy of Providence
- 19. Trust Lifts Us
- 20. God Helps Us in All Dangers
- 21. True Humility
- 22. Hope Is Steadfastness of Faith
- 23. Salvation Proceeds from God's Undeserved Kindness
- 24. Seeing What Is Not Yet
- 25. All Things Governed by God's Providence
- 26. Hope Arises from Despair
- 27. The Purpose of Living
- 28. Reformation of Our Whole Life
- 29. Life and Light
- 30. Walking in God's Paths
- 31. Silence
- 32. Our Savior
- 33. Consecrate Our All
- 34. Remission and Repentance
- 35. Forgetting to Notice Others
- 36. Lifelong Repentance
- 37. Helping Those in Need
- 38. Forgiveness Unlimited
- 39. Ready to Serve
- 40. Brought Down to Receive Life
- 41. Facing Death, Seeing Heaven
- 42. Hope for Pardon
- 43. Receive Christ by Faith
- 44. The Heart of God Poured Out in Love
- 45. Faith Is the Root of Good Works
- 46. God Takes the Initiative
- 47. Following the Word with Eyes Shut
- 48. Stirred to Gratitude
- 49. Blessed When We Serve
- 50. Only Believe
- 51. Wolves Within and Sheep Without
- 52. The Holy Spirit Is Known by Faith
- 53. The Face of Jesus Christ
- 54. Predestination Is Shown in Christ Alone
- 55. What Is Most Important
- 56. No Way . . . Yes, Way!
- 57. The Kingdom of God
- 58. Jesus Christ: Divinity and Humanity
- 59. New Creatures by Baptism
- 60. Knowledge of God's Will Is True Wisdom
- 61. God's Law Is to Encourage Love
- 62. Church Is Founded on Christ Alone
- 63. At the Table: God's Boundless Love
- 64. No Useless Church Members
- 65. The Most Excellent Way
- 66. The Foundation of the Gospel
- 67. To Restore Everything
- 68. A Better Hope
- 69. The Quarrel Is Resolved
- 70. God Draws Near to Us in Christ
- 71. We Give from Christ's Example
- 72. Relying on Christ Alone
- 73. Only Glory in God
- 74. God's Eternal Election
- 75. Our Highest End
- 76. Certainty of Faith
- 77. Be Whatever We Are for Others
- 78. Happy in Life and Death
- 79. Our Chief Desire
- 80. Called by God
- 81. What Is the Gospel?
- 82. The Spirit Shows Us Hidden Things
- 83. Receiving Christ in the Poor
- 84. Love Proves God Abides in Us
- Selected Resources for Further Reflections
