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John Calvin on Christ Alone as Access - Reformed (John 14:6)

Source: John Calvin, Commentary on John61 words

"We are not to imagine that there is any other way of access to the Father, for all intercourse between God and humanity has been cut off. Christ alone opens the door and is Himself the door. All who attempt any other way are thieves and robbers." — John Calvin, Commentary on John. Reformed exclusivism: Christ alone is access to God.

Topics & Themes

Christ aloneaccessno other waysolus Christusdoor

Scripture References

John 14:6John 10:9

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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