A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

Book I Chapter IV Section 1-4 In this Chapter Calvin examines how mankind has responded to the sense of the divine that that we read about in the previous chapters. Have they gratefully acknowledged this truth and sought more light? Unfortunately not; rather than lead them to a deeper understanding of God, they have instead suppressed the truth. … Continue reading »

Is it for me?

If your wondering how much commitment would be required before commiting to the reading plan then this is a link to an online version of the Beveridge edition: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.toc.html http://www.mountainretreatorg.net/classics/calvin/institutes.shtml These will help give you an idea of how much reading is scheduled for each day – normally about 3 pages. I read the first … Continue reading »

Happy birthday Calvin!

Most people only know the name Calvin as the cheeky young boy with the pet tiger called Hobbes, however the first Calvin is one of the most important fathers of the Christian faith. Over the last few months of 2008 I became increasingly convicted to dust off my copy of Calvin’s Institutes from my shelf. It … Continue reading »