18 Vol. 53, No.

Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 18 Vol. 53, No. 2 John Calvin and the Reward of Grace Brian L. Huizinga Introduction God promises that He will reward the good works of His people. Scripture repeatedly speaks of this reward. In the fifth commandment, which the inspired apostle Paul later identifies as “the first command- ment with promise” (Eph. 6:2), God promises His obedient people the reward of prolonged days and His blessings in the land: “Honor thy father and thy mother, as the...