Considering the engagement : an introduction. Overview and scope ; Three introductory conclusions ; The structure of the Institutes ; A word on the minister of the Word
Book I : God the creator. Introduction to Book I ; God's creation ; God's providence ; Conclusions to Book I
Book II : God the redeemer. Introduction to Book II ; Sin : how total is depravity? ; The Gospel and the law ; The person of Christ ; The work of Christ ; Mysticism and deification : two disavowals ; The narrative of faith ; Conclusions to Book II
Book III : the faithful person(s). Introduction to Book III ; The work of the Holy Spirit in faith ; Sanctification through faith ; The Christian life of faith ; Justification by faith ; Prayer : the exercise of faith ; Predestination : the certainty of faith ; Resurrection : the victory of faith ; Conclusions to Book III
Book IV : the faithful community. Introduction to Book IV ; The order of the Church ; The sacraments of the Church ; The state and the Church ; Conclusions to Book IV
Breaking off the engagement : a conclusion
Calvin's method in theology : an excursus. Introduction ; Calvin and reason ; Calvin and experience ; Conclusion.
