A man that extols himself is a fool and an idiot.
JOHN CALVINGod works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.
More John Calvin Quotes
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God works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.
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For what is idolatry if not this: to worship the gifts in place of the Giver himself?
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There is no knowing that does not begin with knowing God.
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In knowing God, each of us also knows himself.
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Prayer doesn’t change things – God changes things in answer to prayer.
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Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance.
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Where God’s Spirit does not reign, there is no humility, and men ever swell with inward pride.
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All true knowledge of God is born out of obedience.
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Sometimes it seems things go by too quickly. We are so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take the time to enjoy where we are.
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The first part of a good work is the will, the second is vigorous effort in the doing of it. God is the author of both. It is, therefore, robbery from God to arrogate anything to ourselves, either in the will or the act.
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Those who fall away have never been thoroughly imbued with the knowledge of Christ but only had a slight and passing taste of it.
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If a preacher is not first preaching to himself, better that he falls on the steps of the pulpit and breaks his neck than preaches that sermon.
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We should never insult others on account of their faults, for it is our duty to show charity and respect to everyone.
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No man is excluded from calling upon God, the gate of salvation is set open unto all men: neither is there any other thing which keepeth us back from entering in, save only our own unbelief.
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We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too.
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