On the Christian Life

“What a great gift we have in this new translation of John Calvin’s thoughts on the Christian life. Here we find the biblical foundation and the practical application of what it means to be a Christian. A helpful introduction and smooth translation by two experts on Calvin present us with a highly relevant and encouraging guide to living with Christ.”

Herman Selderhuis

“How can believers offer themselves to God as living sacrifices? Every Christian on the road to the heavenly city needs a faithful fellow traveler with whom to discuss the ups and downs of the sacrificial Christian life. John Calvin is one such companion from the past. In this freshly translated excerpt from his Institutes, the cream of classic Reformed orthodoxy, Calvin discusses how Christians can live all of life to the glory of God as living sacrifices, traversing fruitful topics such self-denial, submission to God, divine sovereignty, affliction, cross bearing, and meditation on heaven. Take up and read this thoroughly experiential treatment of practical Christianity!”

Joel R. Beeke

“This new translation of a classic portion from John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion brings his lucid and engaging prose to life. It is a breath of fresh air for twenty-first-century readers.”

Karin Maag

“On the Christian Life is the first installment of a much-needed new translation of Calvin’s Institutes by Raymond Blacketer, under the editorship of Anthony Lane. The translation evidences close attention to the language and content of Calvin’s text and includes an apparatus superior to previous modern translations. This section of the translation—Calvin’s chapters on the Christian life—has long been a theological classic in and of itself. This well-wrought translation should bring renewed attention to this important work.”

Richard A. Muller

“Many might think that John Calvin is a dry intellectual who is remote from their experience as struggling Christians today. This picture is far from reality, as this fresh translation of a wonderful Christian classic reveals. I highly recommend this work!”

Michael Horton