by John Calvin
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Translated by Arthur Golding
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John Calvin’s Sermons on Ephesians, translated by Arthur Golding, offers a comprehensive exposition of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Spanning 48 sermons, Calvin explores the theological richness of each chapter, from the concepts of grace, predestination, and election to the practical implications of Christian living.
What makes this work particularly compelling is Calvin's clarity and authority. He writes in a way that is both accessible to the average reader and profound enough for theologians, emphasizing God's sovereign grace in salvation. He roots all spiritual blessings in God's eternal election in Christ, which he argues is the source of all Christian assurance and growth in holiness.
Golding’s translation ensures that the sermonic nature of Calvin’s original is preserved, making it both a devotional treasure and a theological resource. Each sermon reveals Calvin’s pastoral heart, as he urges readers to cling to Christ alone for wisdom, comfort, and sanctification, thus reflecting the power and depth of Reformation theology.
Key themes such as predestination, faith, the gospel’s universal call, and the practical outworking of faith through love are woven throughout. Readers will find themselves drawn to Calvin’s call to rely solely on God’s grace, making this work both spiritually edifying and intellectually enriching.
This volume is essential for anyone seeking to study the heart of Reformed theology, offering rich biblical insights and practical applications for all who desire a deeper understanding of the Christian faith.
John Calvin (1509–1564) was a French theologian, pastor, and a central figure in the Protestant Reformation. Best known for his magnum opus Institutes of the Christian Religion, Calvin shaped much of Reformed theology, particularly through his teachings on predestination, grace, and the sovereignty of God. His influence extended beyond theology to church governance, where he established a disciplined, scripture-centered model in Geneva. Calvin’s commentaries and sermons have left a lasting legacy on both Protestant thought and Western Christianity.
Arthur Golding (1536–1606) was an English translator renowned for his work in making key Reformation and classical texts available to English readers. Best known for his influential translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses, Golding also played a pivotal role in the spread of Reformed theology in England. Among his most important contributions are his translations of John Calvin’s Sermons on the Epistle to the Galatians, Sermons on Ephesians, Sermons on Deuteronomy, and Sermons on the Book of Job. Golding's translations were marked by a dedication to clarity and accessibility, helping to bring Calvin’s theological insights to a wider English-speaking audience during the Elizabethan era. His work solidified his reputation as a key figure in the advancement of Protestant thought in England.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Greetings and Argument
The First Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:1-3
The Second Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:3-4
The Third Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:4-6
The Fourth Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:7-10
The Fifth Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:13-14
The Sixth Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:15-18
The Seventh Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:17-18
The Eighth Sermon on the First Chapter - Ephesians 1:19-23
The Ninth Sermon, the First on the Second Chapter - Ephesians 2: 1-5
The Tenth Sermon, the Second on on the Second Chapter – Ephesians 2:4-6
The Eleventh Sermon. the Third on the Second Chapter - Ephesians 2:8-10
The Twelfth Sermon, the Fourth on the Second Chapter - Ephesians 2:11-13
The Thirteenth Sermon, the Fifth on the Second Chapter - - Ephesians 2:13-15
The Fourteenth Sermon, the Sixth on the Second Chapter - Ephesians 2:16-19
The Fifteenth Sermon, the Seventh on the Second Chapter - Ephesians 2:19-22
The Sixteenth Sermon, which is the First Upon the Third Chapter - Ephesians 3:1-6
The Seventeenth Sermon, which is the second upon the third chapter - Ephesians 3:7-9
The Eighteenth Sermon, which is the third upon the third Chapter - Ephesians 3:9-12
The Nineteenth Sermon, which is the fourth upon the third Chapter - Ephesians 3:13-16
The Twentieth Sermon, which is the fifth upon the third Chapter - Ephesians 3:14-19
The Twenty First Sermon, which is the sixth upon the third Chapter, and the first upon the fourth - Ephesians 3:21 - 4:2
The Twenty Second Sermon, which is the second upon the fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:1-4
The Twenty Third Sermon,which is the Third upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:6-8
The Twenty Fourth Sermon, which is the fourth upon the fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:7-10.
The Twenty Fifth Sermon, Which is the Fifth Upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:11-12.
The Twenty Sixth Sermon, which is the Sixth upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:11-14
The Twenty Seventh Sermon, which is the Seventh upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:15-16.
The Twenty Eighth Sermon, Which Is the Eighth upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:17-19
The Twenty-Ninth Sermon, Which is the ninth upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:20-24
The Thirtieth Sermon, which is the Tenth upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:23-26
The Thirty First Sermon, Which is the Eleventh Upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:26-28
The Thirty-Second Sermon, which is the Twelfth upon the Fourth Chapter - Ephesians 4:29-30
The Thirty-Third Sermon, which is the Thirteenth upon the Fourth Chapter, and the First upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 4:32-5:2
The Thirty-Fourth Sermon, which is the second upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:3-5
The Thirty-Fifth Sermon, which is the Third upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:8-11
The Thirty-Sixth Sermon, Which Is the Fourth Upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:11-14
The Thirty-Seventh Sermon, which is the fifth upon the fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:15-18
The Thirty-Eighth Sermon, which is the sixth upon the fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:18-21
The Thirty-Ninth Sermon, which is the Seventh upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:22-26
The Fortieth Sermon, which is the eighth upon the fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5:25-27
The Forty-First Sermon, which is the Ninth upon the Fifth Chapter
The Forty-Second Sermon, Which Is the Tenth Upon the Fifth Chapter - Ephesians 5: 31-33
The Forty-Third Sermon, which is the first upon the sixth Chapter - Ephesians 6:1-4
The Forty-Fourth Sermon, which is the second upon the sixth Chapter - Ephesians 6:5-9
The Forty-Fifth Sermon, which is the third upon the sixth Chapter - Ephesians 6:10-12
The Forty-Sixth Sermon, which is the fourth upon the sixth Chapter - Ephesians 6:11-17
The Forty-Seventh Sermon, which is the fifth upon the sixth chapter - Ephesians 6:18-19
The Forty-Eighth Sermon, which is the sixth and last upon the sixth Chapter - Ephesians 6:19-24