Free 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

The true wisdom of man consists in the knowledge of God the creator and Redeemer.

Since we are all naturally prone to hypocrisy, any empty semblance of righteousness is quite enough to satisfy us instead of righteousness itself.

The only right stewardship is that which is tested by the rule of love.

The subject then of these chapters may be stated thus, - man's only righteousness is through the mercy of God in Christ, which being offered by the Gospel is apprehended by faith.

The very word baptizé, however, signifies to immerse; and it is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient Church.

Man is never sufficiently touched and affected by the awareness of his lowly state until he has compared himself with God's majesty.