There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than confidence in our own intelligence.
JOHN CALVINBy predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man
More John Calvin Quotes
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Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.
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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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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.
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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.
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We must make the invisible kingdom visible in our midst.
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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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Satan is an astute theologian.
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The Scriptures should be read with the aim of finding Christ in them. Whoever turns aside from this object, even though he wears himself out all his life in learning, he will never reach the knowledge of the truth.
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The one condition for spiritual progress is that we remain sincere and humble.
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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.
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Faith does not proceed from ourselves, but is the fruit of spiritual regeneration.
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I gave up all for Christ, and what have I found? Everything in Christ.
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Let our chief goal, O God, be your glory, and to enjoy You forever.
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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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