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“For, since the fall of Adam had brought disgrace upon all his posterity, God restores those, whom He separates as His own, so that their condition may be better than that of all other nations. At the same time it must be remarked, that this grace of renewal is effaced in many who have afterwards profaned it”

Book:Commentaries On The Harmony Of The Law Vol. 4 (Annotated Edition)

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Commentaries On The Harmony Of The Law Vol. 4 (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition of the fourth volume of the renowned legal treatise 'Commentaries On The Harmony Of The Law' provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the principles and concepts of law and governance. The text is enhanced with annotations that offer explanations and insights into the original content, making it a valuable resource for legal scholars and students. more

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John Calvin

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

“On the contrary, therefore, Christ declares that the doctrine of the Gospel, though it is preached to all without exception, cannot be embraced by all, but that a new understanding and a new perception are requisite; and, therefore, that faith does not depend on the will of men, but that it is God who gives it.”

Men Giving Doe Understanding Christ Depends Perception Contrary Doctrine Exception

Book:John Calvin's Commentaries On The Gospel Of John Vol. 1 (Annotated Edition)

Source: John Calvin's Commentaries On The Gospel Of John Vol. 1 (Annotated Edition)

“God is undoubtedly ready to pardon whenever the sinner turns. Therefore, he does not will his death, in so far as he wills repentance. But experience shows that this will, for the repentance of those whom he invites to himself, is not such as to make him touch all their hearts. Still, it cannot be said that he acts deceitfully; for though the external word only renders, those who hear it, and do not obey it, inexcusable, it is still truly regarded as an evidence of the grace by which he reconciles men to himself.”

Men Heart Doe Said Stills Shows Turns Grace Ready Evidence Sinner Repentance Invites Pardon Reconcile

Book:The Institutes Of The Christian Religion, Books Third and Fourth

Source: The Institutes Of The Christian Religion, Books Third and Fourth

“He makes this favor common to all, because it is propounded to all, and not because it is in reality extended to all; for though Christ suffered for the sins of the whole world, and is offered through God’s benignity indiscriminately to all, yet all do not receive him.”

World Whole Reality Christ Sin Common Favors Whole World

Book:John Calvin's Commentaries On St. Paul's Epistle To The Romans (Annotated Edition)

Source: John Calvin's Commentaries On St. Paul's Epistle To The Romans (Annotated Edition)