Book 3/Chapter 3 Unpardonable (section 22) 1. Where does Calvin differ with Augustine on the unpardonable sin? 2. How does Calvin define the unpardonable sin? 3. What is a brief way of summarizing this sin? The point of no return (section 23) 1. Is this a sin that a man can fall into accidentally one …
Ordinary Repentance
Book 3/Chapter 3 Open confession (section 18) 1. What is the difference between special repentance and ordinary repentance? Repentance and forgiveness (section 19) 1. Under what two headings is the whole gospel contained? 2. Where do these two things come from? How repentance is prior (section 20) 1. Is repentance the basis for our receiving …
Seven Aspects of Repentance
Book 3/Chapter 3 True repentance (section 15) 1. How many aspects of repentance does Paul outline in 2 Cor. 7:11? 2. In repentance, what must we exercise? The measure (section 16) 1. In order to keep the signs of repentance sure, what must a man measure his life by? 2. What are the two dangers …
Remaining Sin
Book 3/Chapter 3 Believers still sinners (section 10) 1. In this life, do we receive entire freedom from sin? 2. What remains within every believer? 3. Where does Calvin differ with Augustine on this point? Remaining, not reigning (section 11) 1. What is the believer’s relation to sin? 2. Do we have to worry about …
Lifelong Regeneration
Book 3/Chapter 3 Faith and repentance (section 5) 1. What is the relationship of faith and repentance? 2. What does Calvin draw from the Hebrew and Greek meanings of their words for repentance? Repentance defined (section 6) 1. What is the first of three heads in Calvin’s understanding of repentance? Earnest fear (section 7) 1. …
Let’s Go Kiss Us Some Icons
I recall one time, back in the day, when I was having a discussion with my dear wife about what I was going to wear for preaching attire. This was back in the Jesus people period. At issue was whether or not I was going to wear jeans with or without the patches. Not surprisingly, …
True Repentance
Book 3/Chapter 3 Repentance born of faith (section 1) 1. According to Calvin, does true repentance follow faith or precede it? Foundation in the gospel (section 2) 1. How does he deal with the objection that in Scripture, the command to repent comes first? Two aspects of repentance (section 3) 1. What two aspects of …
Faith and Hope
Book 3/Chapter 2 Is our future unknown (section 40)? 1. What other argument against assurance is brought? 2. Did Paul say what he did in Romans 8:38ff by special revelation in his own case? 3. What does Calvin say doubt about our future reveals instead of modesty? The substance of faith (section 41) 1. What …
The Top of the Brain
Book 3/Chapter 2 Unfit for belief (section 35) 1. What does our corruption of nature do to our capacity for faith? 2. Can man initiate faith? 3. What then is necessary for belief? Top of the brain (section 36) 1. What is not true faith? 2. What is greater than the mind’s blindness? Shaken, not …
Faith in the Word
Book 3/Chapter 2 The Word needed (section 31) 1. Can faith latch on to nothing? 2. What must God do to bring about faith? Fulfilled in Christ (section 32) 1. What is the testimony of God’s love toward us? 2. Did the ancient Jews know of Christ? Real faith (section 33) 1. How do the …