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John Calvin Quotes

John Calvin quotes

French Theologian July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564

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I was always exceedingly delighted with that saying of Chrysostom, "The foundation of our philosophy is humility"; and yet more pleased with that of Augustine: "As the orator, when asked, What is the first precept in eloquence? answered, Delivery: What is the second? Delivery: What is the third? Delivery: so if you ask me concerning the precepts of the Christian religion, I will answer, first, second, and third, Humility. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this..."
There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "They who strive to build up a firm faith in Scripture through..."
They who strive to build up a firm faith in Scripture through disputation are doing things backwards. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "The torture of a bad conscience is the hell of a living soul."
The torture of a bad conscience is the hell of a living soul. John Calvin
Let us not cease to do the utmost, that we may incessantly go forward in the way of the Lord; and let us not despair of the smallness of our accomplishments. John Calvin
If we are not our own, but the Lord's, it is clear to what purpose all our deeds must be directed. We are not our own, therefore neither our reason nor our will should guide us in our thoughts and actions. We are not our own, therefore we should not seek what is only expedient to the flesh. We are not our own, therefore let us forget ourselves and our own interests in as far as possible. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the..."
You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too."
We must remember that Satan has his miracles, too. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "I consider looseness with words no less of a defect than..."
I consider looseness with words no less of a defect than looseness of the bowels. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "In forming an estimate of sins, we are often imposed upon by..."
In forming an estimate of sins, we are often imposed upon by imagining that the more hidden the less heinous they are. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "Secondly, [man] should weigh his abilities-or rather lack of..."
Secondly, [man] should weigh his abilities-or rather lack of abilities. John Calvin
John Calvin quote: "The decree is dreadful indeed, I confess."
The decree is dreadful indeed, I confess. John Calvin

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