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.
JOHN CALVINWhenever the Lord holds us in suspense, and delays his aid, he is not therefore asleep, but, on the contrary, regulates all His works in such a manner that he does nothing but at the proper time.
More John Calvin Quotes
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There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice.
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Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance.
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Wherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.
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Nothing is more dangerous than to be blinded by prosperity.
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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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Satan is an astute theologian.
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The excellence of the Church does not consist in multitude but in purity.
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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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Joy is a quiet gladness of heart as one contemplates the goodness of God’s saving grace in Christ Jesus.
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We shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own.
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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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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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We must make the invisible kingdom visible in our midst.
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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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