John Calvin and the righteousness of works / Kevin P. Emmert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emmert, Kevin P., author.

Series:

Reformed historical theology ; 2198-8226 v.67.

Reformed historical theology, 2198-8226 ; volume 67

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Justification (Christian theology).

Good works (Theology).

Salvation--Christianity.

Salvation.

Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.

Calvin, Jean.

Physical Description:

209 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Göttingen : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, [2021]

Summary:

"John Calvin's understanding of works-righteousness is more complex than is often recognized. While he denounces it in some instances, he affirms it in others. This study shows that Calvin affirms works-righteousness within the context where faith-righteousness is already established, and that he even teaches a form of justification by works. Calvin ascribes not only a positive role to good works in relation to divine acceptance, but also soteriological value to believers' good works. This study demonstrates such by exploring Calvin's theological anthropology, his understanding of divine-human activity, his teaching on the nature of good works, and his understanding of divine grace and benevolence. It also addresses current debates in Calvin scholarship by exploring topics such as union with Christ, the relation between justification and sanctification, the relation between good works and divine acceptance, the role of good works in the Christian life, and the content of good works." --Provided by publisher

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Calvin, the Duplex Gratia, and Works-Righteousness in Contemporary Scholarship

1.1. General Approaches to Calvin's Theology

1.2. Approaches to Specific Themes in Calvin's Theology

1.2.1. The Duplex Gratia and Unio cum Christo

1.2.2. The Duplex Gratia and Covenantal Obedience

1.2.3. Good Works and Divine Acceptance

1.3. The Place of This Study

ch. 2 Human Nature and Ability

2.1. Original Humanity

2.2. Fallen Humanity

2.3. Redeemed Humanity

2.4. Conclusion

ch. 3 Good Works and Divine Acceptance

3.1. Personal Righteousness

3.2. Double Justification

3.3. Double Acceptance

3.4. Justification by Works

3.5. Conclusion

ch. 4 The Soteriological Value of Good Works

4.1. Good Works and Growth in Holiness

4.2. Good Works and Communion with God

4.3. Good Works and Assurance

4.4. Good Works and Rewards

4.5. Good Works and Eschatological Salvation

4.6. Conclusion

ch. 5 The Content of Good Works

5.1. Good Works as Law-Keeping

5.2. Love for God: Obedience to the First Table

5.2.1. Communal Worship

5.2.2. Prayer

5.2.3. Praise

5.2.4. The Preaching and Hearing of the Word

5.2.5. The Sacraments

5.2.6. General Ways of Living Piously

5.3. Love for Neighbor: Obedience to the Second Table

5.3.1. Honoring Authority Figures

5.3.2. Promoting the Physical and Economic Wellbeing of Others

5.3.3. Protecting the Reputation of Others

5.3.4. Preserving Chastity and Modesty

5.3.5. Promoting the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others

5.4. The Priority of Genuine Affection

5.5. Conclusion

ch. 6 Conclusion

6.1. Summary

6.2. Integrating Works-Righteousness and Faith-Righteousness

6.3. The Issue of Coherence

6.4. Concluding Remarks.

Notes:

Revised thesis (doctoral)--Middlesex University, 2020.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-206) and index.

ISBN:

9783525558669

352555866X

OCLC:

1262538953

Publisher Number:

99988764718

9783525558669