John Calvin

Augustine does not disagree with this when he teaches that it is a faculty of the reason and the will to choose good with the assistance of grace; evil, when grace is absent.

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These are some quotes by French author John Calvin Theologian, who lived between July 10, 1509 and May 27, 1564.

Quotes by John Calvin

However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.

John Calvin

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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.

John Calvin

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There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God.

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