"Man's nature, so to speak, is a perpetual factory of idols."

"Our salvation is assured, not by our own works, but by the election of God."

"The seed of the Word of God takes root and grows fruitful only in those whom the Lord, by his eternal election, has predestined to be his children and heirs of the heavenly kingdom. To all others who,…"

"I am unwilling to pledge my word for his safety, for if he shall come [to Geneva], I shall never permit him to depart alive, provided my authority be of any avail."

"The gospel is the power of God unto salvation."