John Calvin’s Illustrated Institutes, Book 1 Knowing God and Knowing Ourselves, Chapters 1–5

John Calvin’s Illustrated Institutes, Book 1

Knowing God and Knowing Ourselves, Chapters 1–5

Few works of theology have been as influential as John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion. Now readers of all ages can enjoy its rich doctrine in a brand-new, lively, and welcoming format that remains faithful to the original text.

• why it’s so important to know God
• why we must see ourselves in the light of God’s majesty
• why all humans are inherently religious
• why corrupted religion grows dangerous fruits
• why we can know God through creation and providence

Includes chapter summaries and questions for discussion and meditation!