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Rather Quotes by John Calvin
- God does not bestow his spirit on his people in order to set aside the use of his word, but rather to render it fruitful.
- Some make man God's co-worker, to ratify election by His consent. Thus, according to them [Arminians], man's will is superior to God's plan. As if…
- Were the judgments of mankind correct, custom would be regulated by the good. But it is often far otherwise in point of fact; for, whatever…
- The effect of our knowledge rather ought to be, first, to teach us reverence and fear; and, secondly, to induce us, under its guidance and…
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