Let 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 CalvinFaith is a knowledge of the benevolence of God toward us, and a certain persuasion of His veracity.
John CalvinIntegrity is the best of all protectors...we cannot be more secure than when fortified by a good conscience.
John CalvinOn the contrary, therefore, Christ declares that the doctrine of the Gospel, though it is preached to all without exception, cannot be embraced by all, but that a new understanding and a new perception are requisite; and, therefore, that faith does not depend on the will of men, but that it is God who gives it.
John Calvin