Scripture is like a pair of spectacles which dispels the darkness and gives us a clear view of God.
JOHN CALVINWe shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own.
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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Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.
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We are nowhere forbidden to laugh, or be satisfied with food or to be delighted with music or to drink wine.
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In knowing God, each of us also knows himself.
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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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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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Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.
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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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I gave up all for Christ, and what have I found? Everything in Christ.
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When the Bible speaks, God speaks.
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There is no group or type of people anywhere in the world that is excluded from salvation, because God desires that the gospel be proclaimed to all without exception.
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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.
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Faith does not proceed from ourselves, but is the fruit of spiritual regeneration.
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The excellence of the Church does not consist in multitude but in purity.
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Human will does not by liberty obtain grace, but by grace obtains liberty.
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