Impotent Forcing
“Rise up; pull up stakes and cross over the Arnon River; behold, I have given Sihon the king of Heshbon, … Continue reading Impotent Forcing
Category: John Calvin
Lightless Labyrinths
A quote by Calvin that applies to all sorts of idolatrous philosophies and religions — from the atheists and agnostics … Continue reading Lightless Labyrinths
Lucid Brevity
“I Remember that when three years ago we had a friendly converse as to the best mode of expounding Scripture, … Continue reading Lucid Brevity
Little Auggy
John Calvin commenting on Augustine and supposed “deep mysteries”: “Having elsewhere shown more fully, when treating of the corruption of … Continue reading Little Auggy
Fain feign
“And yet hypocrites would fain, by means of tortuous windings, make a show of being near to God at the … Continue reading Fain feign
Some kind of zeal
“They deem it enough that they have some kind of zeal for religion, how preposterous soever it may be, not … Continue reading Some kind of zeal
“My doctrine is not Mine.”
“And the Jews marveled, saying, How does this One know letters, not being taught? Jesus answered them and said, My … Continue reading “My doctrine is not Mine.”
A “Grand Paradox”?
“Mingled vanity and pride appear in this, that when miserable men do seek after God, instead of ascending higher than … Continue reading A “Grand Paradox”?
John Calvin: Theologian par excellence?
John Calvin (considered by many to be a “theologian par excellence”) puts forth a very peculiar view of “preservation.” By … Continue reading John Calvin: Theologian par excellence?
John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 6:16
Here is Calvin on First Corinthians 6:16. But before I quote Calvin, a thought on the possible charge of novelty … Continue reading John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 6:16
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