"The greater part of the world, because it despises the Word of God, despises also the whole of true religion."

"The reprobate are not only destitute of the Spirit, but are also given up to a reprobate mind."

"For we do not say that man is dragged unwillingly into sinning, but that because his will is corrupt he is held captive under the yoke of sin and therefore of necessity wills in an evil way."

"The grace of God is the only foundation of our salvation."

"The wicked are justly punished, because they have offended God by their sins."