If a preacher is not first preaching to himself, better that he falls on the steps of the pulpit and breaks his neck than preaches that sermon.
John CalvinFree will does not enable any man to perform good works, unless he is assisted by grace; indeed, the special grace which the elect alone receive through regeneration. For I stay not to consider the extravagance of those who say that grace is offered equally and promiscuously to all
John CalvinLet us consider this settled, that no one has made progress in the school of Christ who does not joyfully await the day of death and final resurrection.
John CalvinWherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.
John Calvin