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Calvin is insistent that believers must actively employ their strength to bring God’s salvation to others.

History Professor Michael Haykin
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Henri II of France

In his sermon on Deuteronomy 33.18-19 Calvin can thus argue that it is not enough to be involved in God’s service. Christians need to be drawing others to serve and adore God. Specifically, how does God use the strength of Christians? Calvin’s answer is that it is by their words and by their deeds.