When the Bible speaks, God speaks.
JOHN CALVINWhoever is not satisfied with Christ alone, strives after something beyond absolute perfection.
More John Calvin Quotes
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Unless God’s Word illumine the way, the whole life of men is wrapped in darkness and mist, so that they cannot but miserably stray.
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There is no knowing that does not begin with knowing God.
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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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Humility is the beginning of true intelligence.
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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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Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.
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Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame at their wretchedness truly understand the Christian gospel.
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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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When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.
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Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they properly understand how much they are indebted to His mercy.
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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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For what is idolatry if not this: to worship the gifts in place of the Giver himself?
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A perfect faith is nowhere to be found, so it follows that all of us are partly unbelievers.
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The grace of God has no charms for men till the Holy Spirit gives them a taste for it.
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