Spirituality and Religion

Institutes of the Christian Religion

The Basics of Protestant TheologyBy John Calvin

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John Calvin's 'Institutes of the Christian Religion' stands as a foundational text of Reformed theology, meticulously articulating the principles of Protestant faith and the sovereignty of God. Written with clarity and conviction, this monumental work elucidates core doctrines, such as predestination and the sacraments, while reflecting the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the 16th century. Calvin's literary style skillfully blends rigorous theological discourse with accessible prose, inviting both scholars and lay readers into deep theological contemplation. John Calvin (1509-1564), a French theologian and reformer, was profoundly influenced by the challenges of the Reformation era, witnessing the need for a systematic and biblical approach to Christian belief. His own spiritual journey and experiences in Geneva catalyzed his desire to cultivate a reformed faith that emphasized a personal relationship with God. As a pioneering figure, Calvin shaped Protestant thought and ecclesiastical structure, leaving an indelible mark on Christianity. This seminal work is essential reading for anyone wishing to explore the tenets of Reformed theology or understand the historical context of Christian reform. Calvin's rigorous yet approachable examination of faith promises to inspire a deeper appreciation for the theological richness that shapes contemporary Christianity.

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1The Translator&#x27;s Preface.

2The Author&#x27;s Preface to An Edition Published In The Year 1559, With His Last Corrections And Additions.

3Dedication.

4General Syllabus.

5Argument.

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6Chapter I. The Connection Between The Knowledge Of God And The Knowledge Of Ourselves.

7Chapter II. The Nature And Tendency Of The Knowledge Of God.

8Chapter III. The Human Mind Naturally Endued With The Knowledge Of God.

9Chapter IV. This Knowledge Extinguished Or Corrupted, Partly By Ignorance, Partly By Wickedness.

10Chapter V. The Knowledge Of God Conspicuous In The Formation And Continual Government Of The World.

11Chapter VI. The Guidance And Teaching Of The Scripture Necessary To Lead To The Knowledge Of God The Creator.

12Chapter VII. The Testimony Of The Spirit Necessary To Confirm The Scripture, In Order To The Complete Establishment Of Its Authority. The Suspension Of Its Authority On The Judgment Of The Church, An Impious Fiction.

13Chapter VIII. Rational Proofs To Establish The Belief Of The Scripture.

14Chapter IX. The Fanaticism Which Discards The Scripture, Under The Pretence Of Resorting To Immediate Revelations, Subversive Of Every Principle Of Piety.

15Chapter X. All Idolatrous Worship Discountenanced In The Scripture, By Its Exclusive Opposition Of The True God To All The Fictitious Deities Of The Heathen.

16Chapter XI. Unlawfulness Of Ascribing To God A Visible Form. All Idolatry A Defection From The True God.

17Chapter XII. God Contradistinguished From Idols, That He May Be Solely And Supremely Worshipped.

18Chapter XIII. One Divine Essence, Containing Three Persons; Taught In The Scriptures From The Beginning.

19Chapter XIV. The True God Clearly Distinguished In The Scripture From All Fictitious Ones By The Creation Of The World.

20Chapter XV. The State Of Man At His Creation, The Faculties Of The Soul, The Divine Image, Free Will, And The Original Purity Of His Nature.

21Chapter XVI. God&#x27;s Preservation And Support Of The World By His Power, And His Government Of Every Part Of It By His Providence.

22Chapter XVII. The Proper Application Of This Doctrine To Render It Useful To Us.

23Chapter XVIII. God Uses The Agency Of The Impious, And Inclines Their Minds To Execute His Judgments, Yet Without The Least Stain Of His Perfect Purity.

24Argument.

25Chapter I. The Fall And Defection Of Adam The Cause Of The Curse Inflicted On All Mankind, And Of Their Degeneracy From Their Primitive Condition. The Doctrine Of Original Sin.

26Chapter II. Man, In His Present State, Despoiled Of Freedom Of Will, And Subjected To A Miserable Slavery.

27Chapter III. Every Thing That Proceeds From The Corrupt Nature Of Man Worthy Of Condemnation.

28Chapter IV. The Operation Of God In The Hearts Of Men.

29Chapter V. A Refutation Of The Objections Commonly Urged In Support Of Free Will.

30Chapter VI. Redemption For Lost Man To Be Sought In Christ.

31Chapter VII. The Law Given, Not To Confine The Ancient People To Itself, But To Encourage Their Hope Of Salvation In Christ, Till The Time Of His Coming.

32Chapter VIII. An Exposition Of The Moral Law (pt. 1)

33Chapter VIII. An Exposition Of The Moral Law (pt. 2)

34Chapter IX. Christ, Though Known To The Jews Under The Law, Yet Clearly Revealed Only In The Gospel.

35Chapter X. The Similarity Of The Old And New Testaments.

36Chapter XI. The Difference Of The Two Testaments.

37Chapter XII. The Necessity Of Christ Becoming Man In Order To Fulfil The Office Of Mediator.

38Chapter XIII. Christ&#x27;s Assumption Of Real Humanity.

39Chapter XIV. The Union Of The Two Natures Constituting The Person Of The Mediator.

40Chapter XV. The Consideration Of Christ&#x27;s Three Offices, Prophetical, Regal, And Sacerdotal, Necessary To Our Knowing The End Of His Mission From The Father, And The Benefits Which He Confers On Us.

41Chapter XVI. Christ&#x27;s Execution Of The Office Of A Redeemer To Procure Our Salvation. His Death, Resurrection, And Ascension To Heaven.

42Chapter XVII. Christ Truly And Properly Said To Have Merited The Grace Of God And Salvation For Us.

43Argument.

44Chapter I. What Is Declared Concerning Christ Rendered Profitable To Us By The Secret Operation Of The Spirit.

45Chapter II. Faith Defined, And Its Properties Described.

46Chapter III. On Repentance.

47Chapter IV. The Sophistry And Jargon Of The Schools Concerning Repentance, Very Remote From The Purity Of The Gospel. On Confession And Satisfaction.

48Chapter V. Indulgences And Purgatory. The Supplements To Their Doctrine Of Satisfactions.

49Chapter VI. The Life Of A Christian. Scriptural Arguments And Exhortations To It.

50Chapter VII. Summary Of The Christian Life. Self-Denial.