Quotes by John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

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I was always exceedingly delighted with that saying of Chrysostom, "The foundation of our philosophy is humility"; and y — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
It is now clear that faith is a singular pledge of paternal love, treasured up for the sons whom he has adopted. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
The salvation of all the elect is not less certain than the power of God is invincible. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
When God descends to us he, in a certain sense, abases himself and stammers with us, so He allows us to stammer with Him — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
He who neglects to pray alone and in private, however assiduously he frequents public meetings, there gives his prayers — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
He regards it as the highest insult for the wicked to boast of His covenant while profaning His sacred Name by their who — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
Men in prayer give greater license to their unlawful desires than if they were telling jocular tales among their equals. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
For the Word of God is not received by faith if it flits about in the top of the brain, but when it takes root in the de — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
He who has learned to look to God in everything he does is at the same time diverted from all vain thoughts. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
There is no inconsistency when God raises up those who have fallen prostrate. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
The Lord enjoins us to do good to all without exception, though the greater part, if estimated by their own merit, are m — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
We are enjoined whenever we behold the gifts of God in others so to reverence and respect the gifts as also to honor tho — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
But the Lord often leaves his servants, not only to be annoyed by the violence of the wicked, but to be lacerated and de — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
We should consider that the brightness of the Divine countenance, which even an apostle declares to be inaccessible, (1T — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
Our true wisdom is to embrace with meek docility, and without reservation, whatever the holy scriptures have delivered. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
The Must be worthless by our estimation or keep us enslaved by an intemperate love of it. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
The cross of Christ only triumphs in the breast of believers over the devil and the flesh, sin and sinners, when their e — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
Prayers will never reach God unless they are founded on free mercy. — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
When the same qualities which we admire in ourselves are seen in others, even though they be superior, maliciously lower — John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols