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John Calvins Expository Treatises on Pauls Epistles have garnered acclaim from leading critics, a testament to their profound insight despite the challenging circumstances under which they were created. Composed in 1548 during a tumultuous period of conflict with adversaries of the faith, his commentaries reflect a remarkable blend of intellectual rigor and spiritual conviction. Correspondence from this era reveals Calvin’s unwavering faith, as he reassured his friend Brentius, then in exile, that the divine restoration of the Church was a promise of enduring hope—one that would prevail against human malice and the forces of evil. In this enlightening discussion, we e...
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
A closely argued reading of Philippians that connects textual detail with Calvin's theology of grace, righteousness, perseverance, and resurrection.
John Calvin follows Philippians clause by clause, turning each passage into a sustained work of exegesis. Presented in John Pringle's translation and read by David Ronald, the recording keeps the biblical text in view as Calvin tests wording, grammar, scriptural parallels, and…
Even Paul's 'dung' gets a Greek-word detour when you sit down with Calvin.
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A stern, lucid defense of rejoicing in Christ and refusing confidence in religious pedigree.
Philippians 3:1-6 becomes, in Calvin’s hands, a tight argument about where Christian confidence belongs. Paul calls for rejoicing in the Lord, warns against dogs and evil workers, and sets true circumcision over against what is merely outward.
A disciplined reading of Christ's humiliation that keeps doctrine and doxology joined.
Calvin treats Philippians 2:5-11 as a disciplined account of Christ's humiliation: the one in the form of God does not hold on to equality, but takes servant-form, true humanity, and outward abasement while remaining truly man.
A stern, lucid case for humility grounded in grace.
The passage reads Philippians 2:12-16 as a hard-edged argument for obedience, humility, and distrust of self. It connects working out salvation with fear and trembling to reliance on God, and treats grace as something that should steady the posture rather than loosen it.
A stern reading of gain, loss, and the righteousness that leaves self behind.
Calvin treats Philippians 3:7-11 as a steady undoing of self-confidence. He revisits Paul's former gains to show how quickly they lose weight once Christ is known, then follows the passage through righteousness by faith, the loss of all things, and the refusal to let merit…
A lucid, severe reading of joy, prayer, and peace under pressure.
Philippians 4:4-9 is handled as an exhortation for troubled times rather than a slogan for calm. Calvin threads rejoicing, moderation, prayer, and moral discernment into one line of teaching for believers under pressure, and that through-line stays clear.
Two Bible translators unpack Scripture's hardest passages, from Revelation's 666 to the Witch of Endor.
Live sermons with Easter-shaped urgency.
This episode is a narrated reading of John Calvin's 16th-century theological commentary on Philippians 1:27-30.
This episode provides a detailed commentary on Philippians 3:12-17, focusing on Paul's teaching about spiritual progress, the lifelong pursuit of knowing Christ, and the call for believers to press toward the goal with unity in doctrine and practice.
This episode features a reading and analysis of Philippians 1:17-24, where the Apostle Paul, writing from prison, expresses his willingness to be martyred as a sacrifice to confirm the faith of the Philippians.
Section 9 takes up Philippians 2:5-11.
John Calvin provides a detailed verse-by-verse commentary on Philippians 3:1-6, explaining Paul's warnings against false teachers, the true meaning of spiritual circumcision, and Paul's rhetorical strategy of listing his impeccable Jewish credentials only to renounce them for Christ.
This episode provides a detailed, verse-by-verse commentary on Philippians 1:7-11, exploring themes of Christian fellowship in suffering, the defense of the gospel, and the nature of spiritual growth.
This episode features a reading and analysis of John Calvin's commentary on Philippians 3:18-21, focusing on Paul's warning about false teachers who mind earthly things versus believers whose citizenship is in heaven.
A detailed commentary on Philippians 2:25-30 examining Paul's sending of Epaphroditus to care for the Philippian church.
This episode is a reading and exposition of John Calvin's 16th-century commentary on Philippians 4:4-9.
This episode features John Calvin's commentary on Philippians 12-16, focusing on themes of obedience, humility, and God's role in salvation.
This section of Calvin's commentary on Philippians 7-11 explores Paul's renunciation of worldly gains for Christ, contrasting righteousness from the law versus faith, and discussing the knowledge of Christ through suffering and resurrection.
This episode is a reading and analysis of John Calvin's commentary on Philippians 1:1-6.
A reading of John Calvin's expository commentary on Philippians 1:12-17, discussing how Paul's imprisonment advanced the gospel.
John Calvin expounds on Philippians 4:1-3, urging steadfastness in the Lord and addressing unity between Euodias and Syntyche.
A reading of John Calvin's expository commentary on Paul's Epistle to the Philippians, beginning with an argument about the city of Philippi.
John Calvin's commentary on Philippians 1:22-26, discussing Paul's dilemma between living for others' benefit or dying to be with Christ.
A reading and exposition of Philippians 4:15-23, explaining Paul's gratitude and theological lessons.
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John Calvin expounds on Philippians 4:10-13, discussing contentment and gratitude for the Philippians' support.
John Calvin's expository commentary on Philippians 1:18-21, discussing how even wicked instruments can advance the gospel.