Adam Clarke

However, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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It is the grace of God, that shows and condemns the sin that humbles us. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Man may be considered as having a twofold origin - natural, which is common and the same to all - patronymic, which belongs to the various families of which the whole human race is composed. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Many talk much, and indeed well, of what Christ has done for us: but how little is spoken of what he is to do in us! and yet all that he has done for us is in reference to what he is to do in us. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Now an infinite happiness cannot be purchased by any price less than that which is infinite in value; and infinity of merit can only result from a nature that is infinitely divine or perfect. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Now it would be as absurd to deny the existence of God, because we cannot see him, as it would be to deny the existence of the air or wind, because we cannot see it. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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Remember that the word of God is not sent to particular persons, as if by name; and do not think you have no part in it, because you are not named there. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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The words contained in it were inspired by the Holy Spirit into the minds of faithful men, called Prophets and Seers in the Old Testament; and Evangelists and Apostles in the New. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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This perfection is the restoration of man to the state of holiness from which he fell, by creating him anew in Christ Jesus, and restoring to him that image and likeness of God which he has lost. ↗

— Adam Clarke

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