The Theology of John Calvin

352.722 - 384.166 Nathan W. Bingham

In fact, in responding to Saddleado, he wrote, we hold that the Word of God alone lies beyond the sphere of our judgment. Now, that's a very important statement worth pondering a minute. The Word of God alone lies beyond the sphere of our judgment. That is, Calvin says, the Word of God always comes and stands over us, teaching us and judging us. We never stand over the Word of God judging it.