Calvin on Faith and Justification

Two extracts from The Reformed Faith of John Calvin: The Institutes in Summary, by David J. Engelsma, pages 194-197 and 230-231, published by the RFPA. _______________ Faith as Activity Faith is not only union with Christ, but faith is also an activity. As a good teacher, distinguishing well, Calvin gives a clear definition of faith: “Now we shall possess a right definition of faith if we call it a firm and certain knowledge of God’s benevolence toward us, founded upon the truth of the freely...