Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.
JOHN CALVINThe fire of affliction reveals the quality of our faith.
More John Calvin Quotes
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God works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.
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There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than confidence in our own intelligence.
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Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.
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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.
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We must make the invisible kingdom visible in our midst.
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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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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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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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True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.
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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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Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance.
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Holiness is not a merit by which we can attain communion with God, but a gift of Christ, which enables us to cling to him, and to follow him.
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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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How do we know that God has elected us before the creation of the world? By believing in Jesus Christ.
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Whenever 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.
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