We shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own.
JOHN CALVINSatan is an astute theologian.
More John Calvin Quotes
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Whatever a person may be like, we must still love them because we love God.
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Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity.
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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 can come to God but by an extraordinary revelation of the Spirit.
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A man will be justified by faith when, excluded from righteousness of works, he by faith lays hold of the righteousness of Christ, and clothed in it, appears in the sight of God not as a sinner, but as righteous.
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We cannot rely on God’s promises without obeying his commandments.
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Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success.
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My heart I give you, Lord, eagerly and entirely.
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How do we know that God has elected us before the creation of the world? By believing in Jesus Christ.
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Prayer is the chief exercise of faith.
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There is no place for faith if we expect God to fulfill immediately what he promises.
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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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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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While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.
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Faith does not proceed from ourselves, but is the fruit of spiritual regeneration.
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