Quotes #33…Ezekiel Hopkins 1633-1690

 It is impossible for men by their own strength and natural ability to become Christians, but it is possible for God to make them Christians.

Ezekiel Hopkins (You can learn more about Ezekiel Hopkins by clicking on the name to the left.)

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6 Responses to Quotes #33…Ezekiel Hopkins 1633-1690

  1. readywriterpublications's avatar readywriterpublications says:
    January 22, 2026 at 3:59 AM

    Thanks again for another great quote, Chris, and for sharing the link to the information about Ezekiel Hopkins. I’m grateful to know about these souls whose wise words live on.

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    • Chris's avatar Chris says:
      January 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM

      You’re welcome, Elizabeth, and I appreciate you letting me know that you like quotes like these. There is no question these puritans knew their Bibles very well.
      I also read the biography of Ezekiel Hopkins at the link shared. It sounds like he was a wise soul. Many of these guys have been long forgotten by most people. Mr. Hopkins, as you may have read, is still fairly well known and it is a privilege to know about him.
      God’s blessings…

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  2. Cathy's avatar Cathy says:
    January 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM

    Thank you For bringing the writings of Ezekiel Hopkins to our attention, Chris. It is a blessing to have the writings available to us of believers who lived long ago, especially in our day.

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    • Chris's avatar Chris says:
      January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM

      You’re welcome, Cathy, and thank you for your comment. I feel like you do. It is a blessing to read the writings of guys like Ezekiel Hopkins. 🙂

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  3. Livora Gracely's avatar Livora Gracely says:
    January 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM

    There is a quiet steadiness in this line that still speaks clearly across centuries—faith not as something achieved, but received. Voices like Ezekiel Hopkins remind us how deeply rooted humility once shaped theological thought.

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    • Chris's avatar Chris says:
      January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM

      I do imagine Ezekiel Hopkins to be a humble man by what I’ve read of his to this point. I liked this quote for the exact reason you have stated…It speaks to faith not as something achieved, but received. That is my view of an important part of the gospel message.
      Thank you for your comment.
      God’s blessings…

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