But those who wish to prove to unbelievers that Scripture is the Word of God are acting foolishly, for only by faith can this be known.
JOHN CALVINMen are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success.
More John Calvin Quotes
-
-
When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.
JOHN CALVIN -
Where God’s Spirit does not reign, there is no humility, and men ever swell with inward pride.
JOHN CALVIN -
The fire of affliction reveals the quality of our faith.
JOHN CALVIN -
We should never insult others on account of their faults, for it is our duty to show charity and respect to everyone.
JOHN CALVIN -
Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity.
JOHN CALVIN -
We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.
JOHN CALVIN -
Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they properly understand how much they are indebted to His mercy.
JOHN CALVIN -
Satan is an astute theologian.
JOHN CALVIN -
Unless God’s Word illumine the way, the whole life of men is wrapped in darkness and mist, so that they cannot but miserably stray.
JOHN CALVIN -
In knowing God, each of us also knows himself.
JOHN CALVIN -
If God does nothing random, there must always be something to learn.
JOHN CALVIN -
The majesty of God in itself goes beyond the capacity of human understanding and cannot be comprehended by it.. We must adore its loftiness rather than investigate it, so that we do not remain overwhelmed by so great a splendor.
JOHN CALVIN -
The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both.
JOHN CALVIN -
Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.
JOHN CALVIN -
When the Bible speaks, God speaks.
JOHN CALVIN