Calvins Commentary on Galatians · John Calvin

019 - Verses 21-26

·16 min·1 clip
Calvin insists the true meaning of scripture is 'the natural and obvious meaning,' rejecting allegorical distortions.
John Calvin provides a detailed commentary on Galatians 4:21-26, explaining Paul's allegorical interpretation of Abraham's two sons as representing the old covenant of law (bondage) and the new covenant of grace (freedom). He critiques improper allegorical methods and defends the literal sense of scripture while applying the theological contrast to the church.
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