On the basis of Colossians 3:10 and Ephesians 4:24 Calvin concludes that the image of God in man originally included true knowledge, righteousness, and holiness.40 Among the “supernatural gifts” that human beings had at the beginning—gifts that have been lost through the Fall—were faith, love of God, charity toward one’s neighbor, and zeal for holiness and righteousness.41 In his original state man was capable of communicating with and responding to both God and other human beings.42 Calvin opposes