Quiz for Document 13-5: John Calvin, The Institutes of Christian Religion (1559)

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   What lesson did Calvin draw from the history of the Jews?

   A.

   That God intended for all humans to be saved

   B.

   That God’s actions are, in essence, random

   C.

   That God’s decisions are not influenced by the actions or virtues of human beings

   D.

   That the Jews are more virtuous than other peoples

   What lesson did Calvin draw from the history of the Jews?

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   According to Calvin, from the perspective of God,

   A.

   there is no distinction between good and evil.

   B.

   all human beings deserve salvation.

   C.

   human beings are insignificant.

   D.

   there is no past or future.

   According to Calvin, from the perspective of God,

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   With which of the following statements would Calvin have agreed?

   A.

   All people are preordained for salvation or damnation.

   B.

   Whether people are saved or damned depends on their good works.

   C.

   All people can save themselves through faith.

   D.

   Only the truly wicked are damned.

   With which of the following statements would Calvin have agreed?