By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man
JOHN CALVINBut 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.
More John Calvin Quotes
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The blindness of unbelievers in no way detracts from the clarity of the gospel; the sun is no less bright because blind men do not perceive its light.
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Joy is a quiet gladness of heart as one contemplates the goodness of God’s saving grace in Christ Jesus.
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Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity.
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A man that extols himself is a fool and an idiot.
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We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too.
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Things that are seen are temporal; things that are unseen are eternal.
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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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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.
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When God designs to forgive us he changes our hearts and turns us to obedience by His Spirit.
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The gospel is not a doctrine of the tongue, but of life.
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The one condition for spiritual progress is that we remain sincere and humble.
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Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.
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Man’s mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain.
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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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We cannot rely on God’s promises without obeying his commandments.
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