Book 2/Chapter1
True knowledge of ourselves (section 1)
1. What ancient proverb does Calvin commend?
2. What echo of an earlier point in Calvin does this make?
3. What are the two essential parts of self-knowledge?
Deluded self-admiration (section 2)
1. Instead of true self-knowledge, what do we tend to seek out instead?
2. What does this flattery appeal to?
Gaining true self-knowledge (section 3)
1. Does reflection on our original nobility create pride in us?
2. How are we to divide our knowledge of ourselves then?
3. What will this do?
What sin is (section 4)
1. Does Calvin believe that Adam was allowed to eating from the tree of life?
2. Was Adam’s sin simply gluttony?
3. What was the root of Adam’s sin?
4. What was the progress of Adam’s rebellion?
These are the questions for the readings for Thursday, February 26, and those readings can be found here.