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Reformed Historical Theology, Volume 45 : Beginning of a Spirit-filled Church, The : A Study of the Implications of the Pneumatology for the Ecclesiology in John Calvin's Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles
Outline: How does John Calvin view the church? What is the significance of Pentecost and the consequent work of the Holy Spirit for the formation and restoration of the church in Calvin's commentary on the book of Acts? In his commentary of the Acts of the Apostles Calvin shows how Pentecost and the preaching of the Gospel gives rise to the church. For Calvin and the new and peculiar aspect of Pentecost is articulated by the phrases "I will our out" and "on all flesh" (Acts 2:17). By addressing Calvin's thoughts as elements of his historical context and including contemporary impulses to these issues, the author presents conclusive arguments for his claim: Calvin's commentary on Acts enriches and qualifies Calvin's own systematic ecclesiology as found in his main doctrinal work, the Institutes.
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