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“...nothing good can proceed from our will until it be formed again, and that after it is formed again in so far as it is good, it is of God, and not of us.”

Quote by John Calvin

Book:The Institutes Of The Christian Religion (Annotated Edition)

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The Institutes Of The Christian Religion (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition of John Calvin's 'The Institutes Of The Christian Religion' offers a detailed exploration of Christian doctrine and the principles of the Reformation. It includes extensive commentary and annotations to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Calvin's theological views and their historical context. more

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John Calvin (July 10, 1509 - May 27, 1564) was a significant figure in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation and the founder of the Calvinist branch of Protestantism. He was a theologian, philosopher, and Christian reformer whose theological ideas had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more

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Book:The table talk or familiar discourse of Martin Luther, tr. by W. Hazlitt

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