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Joseph Alleine, born on April 8, 1634 and died on November 17, 1668, was an English author known for his religious writings. His works focused on themes of sin and redemption, particularly notable for their exploration of the human soul's struggle with these concepts.

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“God finds nothing in man to turn His heart, but enough to turn his stomach.”

Humans Heart Christ Sin Grace Stomach Depravity

Book:A Sure Guide to Heaven

Source: A Sure Guide to Heaven

“Christ does not control his subjects by force, but is King of a willing people. They are, through His grace, freely devoted to His service.”

People Doe Force Christ Grace Subjects Willing Kings Devoted

Book:Alarm to the Unconverted

Source: Alarm to the Unconverted

“Converting grace puts God on the throne, and the world at His footstool; Christ in the heart, and the world under Hisfeet.”

World Heart Christ Grace Thrones Converting

Book:An Alarm to the Unconverted

Source: An Alarm to the Unconverted

“A man may as well hew marble without tools, or paint without colors or instruments, or build without materials, as perform any acceptable service without the graces of the Spirit, which are both the materials and instruments in the work.”

Men Wells May Spirit Grace Color Materials Tools Instruments Paint Acceptable Marble

Book:A Sure Guide to Heaven

Source: A Sure Guide to Heaven

“A man may as certainly miscarry by his seeming righteousness and supposed graces, as by gross sins; and that is, when a man doth trust in these as his righteousness before God, for the satisfying His justice, appeasing His wrath, procuring His favor, and obtaining his own pardon.”

Men May Justice Sin Grace Favors Righteousness Satisfying Gross Wrath Pardon Seeming Obtaining

Book:An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners, in a Serious Treatise

Source: An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners, in a Serious Treatise

“Do 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.”

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Author:Joseph Alleine

“It is one thing to have sin alarmed only by convictions, and another to have it crucified by converting grace. Many, because they have been troubled in conscience for their sins, think well of their case, miserably mistaking conviction for conversion.”

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Book:An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners

Source: An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners

About the Author

Born: April 8, 1634
Died: November 17, 1668
Known for: Author
Quotes: 31

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