For the mind of man, when it has once been infected with this pest, is so utterly perverse that it is with difficulty restrained from framing for itself, after the example of the devil, some new and unheard of worship.
Protestant reformer
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book I, Chapter 11, Section 8
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Shocking"For I stay not to consider the extravagance of those who say that grace is offered equally and promiscuously to all."
Controversial"The salvation of the elect depends on the free election of God."
Shocking"The reprobate are left to their own wickedness, and are justly punished for it."
Shocking"It is by no means necessary that the righteous should be distinguished from the wicked by external signs."
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