No Drop of Wisdom or Light

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Book I/Chapter 2

Piety (section 1)

1. What is a necessary prerequisite to knowledge of God?

2. Would natural revelation be possible in an unfallen world?

3. Is it possible in our fallen condition?

4. What is the distinction Calvin makes between having right notions about God and “embracing the grace of reconciliation?”

5. How does God reveal Himself in the universe? How does He reveal Himself in Christ?

6. What are the ramifications of Calvin’s “no drop of wisdom and light which does not flow from God” for any allowances of neutrality?

7. What is the definition of piety?

Trust and Reverence (section 2)

1. What is the first thing a knowledge of God should bring to us?

2. The second thing?

3. What is a life that is not disposed to the service of God?

4. Can any good be traced to a fountainhead other than God?5. Which God does piety worship?

6. Does piety shrink from acknowledging God’s justice?

7. What is pure and real religion?

8. What is the difference between a general veneration for God and true reverence?

9. What is generally inconsistent with true sincerity of heart?

These questions are for the readings for January 8, 2009, day 8, can be found here.

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