The faithful and the rulers: Calvin"s two sermons of 1554 on 1 Timothy 2:1-2

In this study Calvin's two sermons on 1 Timothy 2:1-2 are examined and the contents briely analyzed. The conclusion is drawn that Calvin is not giving a treatise on the biblical doctrine on princes and rulers, but is addressing the faithful. In doing so, he explains to the congregation their po...

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Main Author: Pont, A. D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1998
In: Hervormde teologiese studies
Year: 1998, Volume: 54, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 125-132
Further subjects:B Philosophers
B Theology
B Practical Theology
B Ministers of Religion
B Ancient Semitic and Classical Languages
B Aspects of Religious Studies
B Theologians
B Netherdutch Reformed Church
B Scholars
B Sociology and Ethics
B Philosophy
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Summary:In this study Calvin's two sermons on 1 Timothy 2:1-2 are examined and the contents briely analyzed. The conclusion is drawn that Calvin is not giving a treatise on the biblical doctrine on princes and rulers, but is addressing the faithful. In doing so, he explains to the congregation their position vis-à-vis the rulers and what Paul's injunctions mean intheir situation. It is true preaching as Calvin only expounds the Biblical message as it is found in this text.
ISSN:0259-9422
Contains:Enthalten in: Hervormde teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v54i1/2.1389