“Antinomianism and legalism conspire in forcing us to make a false choice: Is salvation a matter of God's forgiveness or is it moral transformation? This is a trick question from the Reformers' point of view. Calvin reasons, "Surely those things which are connected do not destroy one another!" Forensic justification through faith alone is not the enemy but the basis of sanctification.” JustificationSanctificationReformed TheologyJohn Calvin Book:Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever Source: Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever
“Monastic spirituality concentrated on private disciplines, as if detaching oneself from "the world" (i.e. society) might make one holier. Anabaptist piety was similar in that regard. However, Calvin thought of sanctification as a family affair. How could one learn loving humility, patience, wisdom, and forgiveness in isolation from others?” Christian LivingSanctificationJohn Calvin Book:Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever Source: Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever