Embodied Words, Spoken Signs by Rhodora E. Beaton

Author:Rhodora E. Beaton [Rhodora E. Beaton]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-4514-7240-0
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2013-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Calvin, Institutes, 1.8.13.↵

As Randall Zachman points out, this gift of faith is the illuminating work of the Spirit, in what is ultimately a trinitarian work of revelation. “The self-representation of the Father in Jesus Christ his image is revealed only by the illumination of the Spirit.” Zachman, “Jesus Christ as Image of God,” 61. Brian Gerrish also points out the close connection between the inspiration of scripture and the Holy Spirit in Calvin’s thought. Gerrish, Grace and Gratitude, 77. Calvin himself says, “As it has been observed, that we require to be drawn by the Spirit, that we may be excited to seek Christ, so we should also be apprized, that the invisible Father is to be sought only in this image.” Calvin, Institutes, 3.2.1.↵

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