John Calvin

Theologian, Reformer French 1509 – 1564

Protestant reformer; founded Calvinism; shaped Reformed churches.

368 quotes

"True repentance consists not merely in sorrow for sin, but in turning from it."
Change
"The grace of God is always greater than our sins."
Hope
"We are accountable not only for what we do, but for what we leave undone."
"Let us approach the throne of grace with boldness and confidence."
Faith
"The life of a Christian should be a living testimony to God's goodness."
Faith
"We must never cease to marvel at the mystery of God's love for us."
Love
"God's glory is the ultimate end of all things, and we must order our lives accordingly."
Faith
"True piety is not found in outward ceremonies, but in the sincere devotion of the heart."
Faith
"The human heart is a factory of idols; we are constantly prone to worship false things."
Wisdom
"Predestination teaches us humility before God's sovereignty and infinite wisdom."
Philosophy
"Our righteousness is imperfect; we must rely entirely upon Christ's perfect sacrifice."
Faith
"Education is the means by which we cultivate virtue and understanding in the young."
Education
"The magistrate's authority comes from God and must be exercised with justice and mercy."
Leadership
"Patience in affliction reveals the depth of our faith in divine providence."
Patience
"Worldly wealth is a dangerous temptation that distracts us from our eternal purpose."
Money
"We are saved not by our works, but by grace through faith in Christ alone."
Faith
"The Bible is the clear revelation of God's will and should guide all our conduct."
Truth
"Slander and gossip are weapons of the devil that destroy Christian fellowship."
Kindness
"True freedom consists in obedience to God's law, not in license to sin."
Freedom
"Discipline of the church is necessary to maintain doctrine and moral conduct."
Leadership
"We must examine ourselves daily to ensure we are not living in hypocrisy."
Wisdom
"God's decree precedes all human choices, yet we remain responsible for our actions."
Philosophy
"Idleness is a vice that leads to spiritual and moral decay in individuals."
Work
"The fear of God is the beginning of all true knowledge and wisdom."
Fear
"Marriage is a holy covenant ordained by God for mutual support and companionship."
Family
"Those who accumulate riches without faith are building on a foundation of sand."
Money
"The church must be reformed continually according to the Word of God."
Leadership
"Temptation reveals the weakness of our flesh and drives us to seek God's grace."
Strength
"We ought to show kindness to our enemies, following the example of Christ."
Kindness
"Prayer is the refuge of the believer in times of trouble and uncertainty."
Faith