The Scriptures should be read with the aim of finding Christ in them. Whoever turns aside from this object, even though he wears himself out all his life in learning, he will never reach the knowledge of the truth.
JOHN CALVINWe are nowhere forbidden to laugh, or be satisfied with food or to be delighted with music or to drink wine.
More John Calvin Quotes
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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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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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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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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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When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.
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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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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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We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too.
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The one condition for spiritual progress is that we remain sincere and humble.
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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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It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
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Things that are seen are temporal; things that are unseen are eternal.
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Satan is an astute theologian.
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By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man
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