A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the GalatiansA commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians

for thereof we gather that the word Flesh is more largely extended then unto sensuality, as the Sophisters feign. For what breedeth heresies, but Ambition which occupieth the principal seat of the mind, and hath no residence in a doltish head? He sayeth these are manifest, least any by replying might think he had any thing profited. for what availeth it to deny that the flesh hath dominion in us, when the fruits do bewray the Tree?

for thereof we gather that the worde Flesh is more largely extended then vnto sensualitie, as the Sophisters fayne. For what breedeth heresies, but Ambition which occupieth the principall seate of the mynde, and hath no residence in a doltishe heade? Hee sayeth these are manifest, least any by replying might thinke he had any thing profited. for what auayleth it to denye that the fleshe hath dominion in vs, when the fruites doe bewray the Tree?

21 Of which I tell you before.) With this so sharp a telling he meant not only to terrify the Galatians, but also after a sort to gird at the false apostles, who, setting apart this doctrine that was far more profitable, contended and jangled about ceremonies. And yet withal he also teacheth us by his example, to continue in these exhortations and threatenings, according to that in Isaiah Cap. 58.1. Cry and cease not, tell my people their wickedness, For what can be spoken more horribly, than that they, whatsoever they be, that walk after the flesh are banished from the kingdom of God? who dare imagine now that these vices be light and small, Objection. which God so greatly doeth abhor? But thus it seemeth that the hope of salvation is cut off from all men. for who is it in the world, that is not cumbered with some of these vices? I answer, Answer. that Paul doth not threaten unto all men that have sinned, the casting out of the kingdom of God, but unto them that continue sinners without repentance. The Saints also otherwhile are grievously troubled, but they return into the way again: and therefore are they not reckoned in this beadroll: because they cocker not themselves. To be brief, all the threatenings of Gods judgements call us to repentance, unto which there is pardon alway ready with God: but they shall be a witness against us if we remain obstinate. For the word, possess, is used in Paul this greek word [Greek or Hebrew] which is to obtain