Accepted and renewed in Christ : : the "twofold grace of God" and the interpretation of Calvin's theology / / Cornelis P. Venema.

• Superior document: Reformed Historical Theology ; Volume 2
• VerfasserIn: Venema, Cornelis P.,
• Place / Publishing House: Göttingen, [Germany] : : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht,, 2007.; ©2007
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Reformed historical theology ; Volume 2.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (296 pages).
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Table of Contents

The "twofold grace of God" in Calvin studies -- The "twofold grace of God" within the structure of Calvin's theology -- The knowledge of God as creator -- The knowledge of God as redeemer -- Union with Christ and the "twofold grace of God" -- Justification by faith: the first benefit of the "twofold grace of God" -- Sanctification or repentance: the second benefit of the "twofold grace of God" -- The relation of justification and sanctification -- Union with Christ and the imputation of Christ's righteousness -- Double justification -- Instances of the "twofold grace of God" in Calvin's theology -- The Trinitarian and christological basis of the "twofold grace of God" -- The "twofold grace of God" and Calvin's doctrine of the church and sacraments -- The "twofold grace of God" and Calvin's doctrine of law and gospel -- The "twofold grace of God" and the "practical syllogism".