By this, we too are being admonished to keep to the pure and simple doctrine of the gospel, without straying in one direction or another. For it is not enough to have the name and title of Christians, or to bear the mark of baptism: we must continue steadfast in the doctrine of the gospel. … Continue reading We Too Are Being Admonished
Category: John Calvin
Perseverance
When our faith is tested by suffering 'as gold is tried in a furnace' and we depend with confidence on God and rely entirely on His help, we will be granted the most excellent gift of patience and through faith we may victoriously persevere to the end." - John Calvin
Pride, Ignorance, and Superstition
But though experience testifies that a seed of religion is divinely sown in all, scarcely one in a hundred is found who cherishes it in his heart, and not one in whom it grows to maturity so far is it from yielding fruit in its season. Moreover, while some lose themselves in superstitious observances, and others, … Continue reading Pride, Ignorance, and Superstition
We Are Not Our Own
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.” The great point, then, is, that we are consecrated and dedicated to God, and, therefore, should not henceforth think, speak, design, or act, without … Continue reading We Are Not Our Own
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