On the connection between Christ's death/resurrection and our salvation John Calvin had this insight: "He teaches, therefore, that in his death and resurrection we ought to seek the cause and grounds of our salvation; because hence arise reconciliation to God, and regeneration to a new and spiritual life. Thus it is expressly stated that neither forgiveness of sins nor repentance can be preached but in his name; for, on the one hand, we have no right to expect the imputation of righteousness, and on the other hand, we do not obtain self-denial and newness of life, except so far as he is made to us righteousness and sanctification (1 Cor. 1:30)."