On the Christian Life

"This, therefore, let us never cease to do, that we may daily advance in the way of the Lord; and let us not despair because of the slender measure of success. How little soever the success may correspond with our wish, our labour is not lost when to-day is better than yesterday, provided with true singleness of mind we keep our aim, and aspire to the goal, not speaking flattering things to ourselves, nor indulging our vices, but making it our constant endeavour to become better, until we attain to goodness itself."



On the Christian Life became popular as it became clear that many were curious about Calvin's theology regarding the Christian life. In this accessible booklet, Calvin begins first by speaking about the marks of a true Christian, namely a "special love for righteousness." He then moves on to Christian discipleship and meditation upon the future life. And lastly, Calvin speaks in pragmatic terms regarding the exercises of these truths. This enriching treatment of the Christian life is sure to encourage biblical and robust Christian piety.


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