The glory of God shines, indeed, in all creatures on high and below, but never more brightly than in the cross.

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.

By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which He determined with Himself whatever He wished to happen with regard to every man

If we are proud of our talents we betray our lack of gratitude to God.

Rejoicing refers to moderation of spirit when the mind keeps itself in calmness under adversity and does not give indulgence to grief. Constant praying is the way of 'rejoicing perpetually', for by this means we ask from God alleviation in connection with all our distresses.

Nobody seriously believes the universe was made by God without being persuaded that He takes care of His works.

We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.