The world out there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity; it’s waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
Church
Interest in Discipleship – Allan Coppedge
Today’s rising interest in discipleship grows out of the experience of the evangelical church as it discovers it can no longer exist just to do evangelism and provide worship for believers.
– Dr. Allan Coppedge –
Are you attracted to God? – AW Tozer
It is scarcely possible in most places to get anyone to attend a meeting where the only attraction is God.
– AW Tozer –
Marked by Prayer – Leonard Ravenhill
The true church lives and moves and has its being in prayer.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
The Church is to be Holy – Charles Spurgeon
The church is nothing if it is not holy. … Who is to keep the church pure? None but God Himself. If the Lord is there, holiness will abound, and fruits of the Spirit will be seen on all sides …
– Charles Spurgeon –
Prayer is the key to revival – Leonard Ravenhill
Maybe you are the key to revival in your church.
[Therefore pray!]
– Leonard Ravenhill –
The responsibility of the Church of God – Andrew Bonar
Oh, what responsibility this lays on the Church of God! If you grieve Him away from yourselves, or hinder His visit, then the poor perishing world suffers sorely!
– Andrew Bonar –
The extraordinary prayers of God’s people – Jonathan Edwards
When God has something very great to accomplish for His church, it is His will that there should precede it, the extraordinary prayers of His people … when God is about to accomplish great things for His Church, He will begin by remarkably pouring out the spirit of grace and supplication.
– Jonathan Edwards –
Measure of a Church’s Strength – EM Bounds
What is the truest measure of a church’s strength? True strength lies in the vital godliness of the people. The aggregate personal holiness of the members of each church is the only true measure of strength. Any other test offends God, dishonors Christ, grieves the Holy Spirit, and degrades religion.
– EM Bounds –