We must not think that [God] takes no notice of us, when He does not answer our wishes: for He has a right to distinguish what we actually need.
JOHN CALVINHow do we know that God has elected us before the creation of the world? By believing in Jesus Christ.
More John Calvin Quotes
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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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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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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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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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There is no knowing that does not begin with knowing God.
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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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A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.
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Human will does not by liberty obtain grace, but by grace obtains liberty.
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Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance.
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Whatever a person may be like, we must still love them because we love God.
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My heart I give you, Lord, eagerly and entirely.
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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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The one condition for spiritual progress is that we remain sincere and humble.
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We must make the invisible kingdom visible in our midst.
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Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity.
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