Book 2/Chapter 4
Willingly under the devil’s power (section 1)
1. Does man sin willingly, even though of necessity?
2. What comparison of Augustine’s does Calvin approve?
In the same event (section 2)
1. Who was involved in Job’s loss?
2. What distinguishes these various agents?
3. What aspect of God’s sovereignty is Calvin not addressing here?
Hardness (section 3)
1. Why do the early fathers not want to attribute “hardening” to God?
2. What does Calvin think of this?
3. What does Calvin call the idea that hardening is nothing but permission or a matter of foreknowledge?
4. Considering the editor’s footnote, how does Calvin chide Augustine unnecessarily?
These are the questions for the readings for Saturday, March 14, and those readings can be found here.