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John Calvin on Vocation and Glory - Reformed (Colossians 3:23-24) - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

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John Calvin on Vocation and Glory - Reformed (Colossians 3:23-24)

Source: John Calvin51 words

"Every lawful calling is sacred—God assigns vocations for His glory. The cobbler and the bishop both serve God in their callings. Work 'as unto the Lord' acknowledges that Christ is Lord of all spheres. The inheritance reward is grace; the...

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Colossians 3:23-24

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