Title Page and Contents

Man's Fallen Condition

Free or Bound?

by John Calvin

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

How Far Does Man's Freedom Extend?

Philosophical Theories of the Will

The Christian Perspective on the Will

Augustine on Free Will

Understanding Human Nature

Man's Power and Limitations

Earthly and Heavenly Things

Human Skills in the Liberal Arts

Natural Endowments are Gifts of God

Heavenly Truth Incomprehensible to Human Reason

Without God's Illumination Man is Spiritually Blind Natural Law Makes Sin Inexcusable

Natural Inclination Lacks Discernment

Paul's Teaching on the Will

More Scripture Proof of Man's Corruption

God's Grace Restrains Evil

God May Favor the Wicked with Particular Gifts

Man Sins of Necessity, His Will Being Held Captive

God's Remedy: New Hearts

Without Heart Renewal, the Will is Powerless

Scriptural Evidence

Perseverance a Divine Gift

Grace Does All, According to Augustine

Continuing Sin in the Believer

Sinners Captives to Satan

Scripture Affirms God's Willis Sovereign

Objections