O miserable man, what a deformed monster has sin made you! God made you "little lower than the angels"; sin has made you little better than the devils
Joseph AlleineWhile we keep aloof in general statements, there is little fruit to be expected; it is the hand-fight that does execution.
Joseph Alleinewith the true convert, holiness is woven into all his powers, principles, and practice.
Joseph AlleineIn every sound convert the judgment is brought to approve of the laws and ways of Christ, and subscribe to them as most righteous and reasonable; the desire of the heart is to know the whole mind of Christ; the free and resolved choice of the heart is determined for the ways of Christ, before all the pleasures of sin, and prosperities of the world; it is the daily care of his life to walk with God.
Joseph AlleineTwo sorts of peace are more to be dreaded than all the troubles in the world โ peace with sin, and peace in sin.
Joseph AlleineDo not stand still disputing about your election - but set to repenting and believing. Cry to God for converting grace. Revealed things belong to you; in these busy yourself. Whatever God's purposes may be, I am sure His promises are true. Whatever the decrees of heaven may be, I am sure if I repent and believe I shall be saved.
Joseph Alleine