Book 1/Chapter 18
God’s manifold will(section 3)
1. What is the disposition behind a dismissal of God’s complete sovereignty with a simple “to me it seems otherwise”?
2. Why do opponents of this doctrine claim that it makes have God possess two contrary wills?
3. What is meant by God’s “manifold” wisdom?
God’s holy disposition of all things (section 4)
1. What is the difference between God’s decrees and God’s commandments?
2. What is the difference between the Father’s determination that Jesus die on the cross and the betrayal of Judas?
3. If this seems harsh to some readers, what does Calvin urge them to do?
These are the questions for the readings for Wednesday, February 25, and those readings can be found here.