Friday, October 27, 2017

October Quotes

The gospel is like a caged lion; it does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of the cage. 
-Spurgeon

The Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next.
-C.S. Lewis

Our Lord commands that all His followers be evangelistic fishermen. The command “follow Me” in the Greek literally means “come here.” The original text also has the term “after,” which indicates the place we must come to: “Your place is following after Me!” This is His chosen place and posture for you.
-John MacArthur

If God entirely inspired Scripture, then Scripture is vested with His authority. No other power could either bestow or take away that quality. 
-René Pache

No matter what happens to you, no matter the depth of tragedy or pain you face, no matter how death stalks you and your loved ones, the Resurrection promises you a future of immeasurable good. 
-Josh McDowell

These many years of waiting will only be a sentence in the story. This long day will come to an end, and I believe it will end in glory, when we will shine like suns and stride the green hills with those we love and the One who loves.
-Andrew Peterson

Truth only seems old fashioned nowadays because we've grown so accustomed to deceit and manipulation. But Truth is eternal, so it can never be old or new. It never 'was' or 'will be.' It just 'is.' It always 'is.' Truth never grows old, and if you believe in it and try to live by it, you will always be, in some ways--the only ways that matter--the youngest, freshest, most energetic rebel on the block."
-Matt Walsh

God is completely sovereign. God is infinite in wisdom. God is perfect in love. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about. 
-Jerry Bridges

My job isn’t to curse the darkness; it’s to light a candle. 
-Nancy Leigh Demoss

You don't fight for victory. You fight from it. Start living in that power. 
-Greg Laurie



Happy Reformation Day! 
Remember that you are saved 
by grace alone (sola gratia),
 through faith alone (sola fide), 
in Christ alone (solus Christus), 
according to Scripture alone (sola Scriptura), 
for the glory of God alone (soli Deo Gloria).