#william perkins

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The most lovely garment that ever we can wear is the robe of Christ's righteousness.

William Perkins

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Having abundance does not necessarily mean one is blessed, nor does lacking riches mean one is cursed and deprived of God's blessing. In both wealth and poverty, God's blessing is paramount in making people happy.

— William Perkins

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The preaching of the Word is the testimony of God and the profession of the knowledge of Christ, not of human skill.

William Perkins

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"Get behinde me Satan."

William Perkins, The combat betvveen Christ and the Divell displayed

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The lesser we discern pride in ourselves — the more it reigns in our hearts

William Perkins

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The strait gate of heaven cannot receive a swelling heart that is puffed up with pride.

William Perkins

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The doctrine of predestination and God's grace is to be founded upon the written Word of God and not upon the judgments of men. For as Hilary says well, "God cannot be understood, but by God...

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The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins - Credo Magazine

by Andrew S. Ballitch | William Perkins (1558–1602) is properly remembered as the father of Puritanism. He powerfully promoted the Reformed experiential faith with pulpit and pen, shaping preaching...