God's election is based on His own good pleasure, not human ... - Jonathan Edwards

"God's election is based on His own good pleasure, not human merit."

Jonathan Edwards Faith

Theologian, Preacher American 1703–1758

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"The heart is deceitful above all things. We are desperately wicked without the grace of God."

"God is infinitely greater than we can comprehend."

"True religion consists in holy affections."

"The way we spend our days is, of course, the way we spend our lives."

"Faith guides me through difficult times."

"Faith is believing when you can't see."

"You have to believe in something, or you'll fall for anything."

"Faith in God and in each other is what sustains us"