HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies (Dec 1998)

The faithful and the rulers: Calvin's two sermons of 1554 on 1 Timothy 2:1-2

  • A. D. Pont

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v54i1/2.1389
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 54, no. 1/2
pp. 125 – 132

Abstract

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In this study Calvin's two sermons on 1 Timothy 2:1-2 are examined and the contents briely analyzed. The conclusion is drawn that Calvin is not giving a treatise on the biblical doctrine on princes and rulers, but is addressing the faithful. In doing so, he explains to the congregation their position vis-à-vis the rulers and what Paul's injunctions mean intheir situation. It is true preaching as Calvin only expounds the Biblical message as it is found in this text.