And so Adam, in that his speech to Eve, uttered his faith in the promise made to her of her seed, and so in that respect Adam himself came in under her covenant.
Thomas GoodwinOh despise not election! therein lies all your hope, that there is a remnant who shall infallibly be saved.
Thomas GoodwinOur prayers are granted as soon as we have prayed, even though the process of fulfilling our requests has not yet begun.
Thomas GoodwinGrace is more than mercy and love. It super-adds to them. It denotes, not simply love, but the love of a sovereign, transcendent Superior. One that may do what He will. That may wholly choose whether He will love or no. Now God, who is an infinite Sovereign, who might have chosen whether ever He would love us or no; for Him to love us, this is Grace.
Thomas Goodwin