Tag Archives: John Calvin

Calvin, Schaeffer, Peterson, and Paradoxes as Bridges to Meaning

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Awry Stoic

John Calvin placed great importance on the definition of words, especially those of a spiritual nature. Francis Schaeffer placed great importance on the definition of words, especially those of a spiritual nature. Jordan Peterson places great importance on the definition … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis’s Occasionally Stoic View of Prayer

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Awry Stoic

The Stoics thought that emotions were morally indifferent before application. John Calvin at times held this view, but was inconsistent. C. S. Lewis also held this view at times, but was inconsistent. Emotions and thoughts are interwoven. Some statements that … Continue reading →

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When Anger is a Fruit of the Spirit: The Anger of Joyful Thankfulness

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Awry Stoic

According to Ephesians 4:26, and Proverbs 8:13, anger is indifferent, and can only be good or bad based on its object. It can be the fruit of the spirit, or the fruit of the flesh. To not be angry at … Continue reading →

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