John Calvin (1509-1564)
I am pretty busy with thesis research right now, and now packing for a move, so I thought I would try something different: some questions, asked particularly of Protestants, but really of anybody who would like to reply. This is not to stir up a contentious debate (though a friendly, academic discussion would be fine with me) — but more to get a sense, as I’ve been trying recently, of how other Christians view Christ and understand their theology. So, here goes:
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What is righteousness before God? How do you define it?
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What is justification? How is it accomplished?
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What is sanctification? How is that accomplished?
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Is it possible for any human to become “righteous” in any way or degree during his or her lifetime? How, or why not?
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What was John Calvin’s favorite flavor ice cream?