Institutes Of The Christian Religion: Vol #2 by John Calvin [Audiobook] | Systematic Theology

"The Institutes of the Christian Religion" is a seminal work by John Calvin, the Protestant Reformer who lived in the 16th century. It is a systematic theology that provides an in-depth exploration of Christian doctrine and a comprehensive guide to Christian living. Book 2 of John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion focuses on the knowledge of God as revealed in Christ. In this book, Calvin explores the nature of Christ and his role in the salvation of humanity. Calvin begins by discussing the need for Christ as a mediator between God and humanity, emphasizing the gap that exists between God's perfection and human sinfulness. He argues that Christ is the only way to bridge this gap and reconcile humanity to God. Calvin then discusses the nature of Christ's person, emphasizing his divine and human natures and the importance of these in his role as mediator. He also explores the significance of Christ's life, death, and resurrection, arguing that these events are the foundation of Christian faith and provide the means of salvation. JOHN CALVIN John Calvin (1509-1564) was a prominent theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. He was born in France and trained as a lawyer before his conversion to Protestantism led him to study theology. Calvin is best known for his systematic theology which provided a comprehensive exposition of Protestant theology and became a cornerstone of Reformed theology. Book II. On The Knowledge Of God The Redeemer In Christ, Which Was Revealed First To The Fathers Under The Law, And Since To Us In The Gospel. Chapter I. The Fall And Defection Of Adam The Cause Of The Curse Inflicted On All Mankind, And Of Their Degeneracy From Their Primitive Condition. The Doctrine Of Original Sin. Chapter II. Man, In His Present State, Despoiled Of Freedom Of Will, And Subjected To A Miserable Slavery. Chapter III. Every Thing That Proceeds From The Corrupt Nature Of Man Worthy Of Condemnation. Chapter IV. The Operation Of God In The Hearts Of Men. Chapter V. A Refutation Of The Objections Commonly Urged In Support Of Free Will. Chapter VI. Redemption For Lost Man To Be Sought In Christ. Chapter VII. The Law Given, Not To Confine The Ancient People To Itself, But To Encourage Their Hope Of Salvation In Christ, Till The Time Of His Coming. Chapter VIII. An Exposition Of The Moral Law - The 10 Commandments Chapter IX. Christ, Though Known To The Jews Under The Law, Yet Clearly Revealed Only In The Gospel. Chapter X. The Similarity Of The Old And New Testaments. Chapter XI. The Difference Of The Two Testaments. Chapter XII. The Necessity Of Christ Becoming Man In Order To Fulfil The Office Of Mediator. Chapter XIII. Christ's Assumption Of Real Humanity. Chapter XIV. The Union Of The Two Natures Constituting The Person Of The Mediator. Chapter XV. The Consideration Of Christ's Three Offices, Prophetical, Regal, And Sacerdotal, Necessary To Our Knowing The End Of His Mission From The Father, And The Benefits Which He Confers On Us. Chapter XVI. Christ's Execution Of The Office Of A Redeemer To Procure Our Salvation. His Death, Resurrection, And Ascension To Heaven. Chapter XVII. Christ Truly And Properly Said To Have Merited The Grace Of God And Salvation For Us. Chapter 1 Section 1 - Chapter 2 Section 15 - (0:00:00) Chapter 2 Section 16 - Chapter 3 Section 11 - (1:12:31) Chapter 3 Section 12 - Chapter 5 Section 16 - (2:25:39) Chapter 5 Section 17 - Chapter 8 Section 3 - (3:37:01) Chapter 8 Section 4 - Chapter 8 Section 33 - (4:49:49) Chapter 8 Section 34 - Chapter 10 Section 2 - (6:01:42) Chapter 10 Section 3 - Chapter 11 Section 12 - (7:14:33) Chapter 11 Section 13 - Chapter 14 Section 7 - (8:28:00) Chapter 14 Section 8 - Chapter 16 Section 14 - (9:39:02) Chapter 16 Section 15 - Chapter 17 Section 6 - (10:52:36)