The first part of a good work is the will, the second is vigorous effort in the doing of it. God is the author of both. It is, therefore, robbery from God to arrogate anything to ourselves, either in the will or the act.
JOHN CALVINWherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.
More John Calvin Quotes
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We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God’s benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall overcome all sorrow.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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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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Things that are seen are temporal; things that are unseen are eternal.
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Scripture is like a pair of spectacles which dispels the darkness and gives us a clear view of God.
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There is no place for faith if we expect God to fulfill immediately what he promises.
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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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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 gospel is not a doctrine of the tongue, but of life.
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All true knowledge of God is born out of obedience.
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