A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
Knowledge – Understanding
New theologians – Andrew Murray
May God raise up from among our theologians many who will dedicate their lives to see that God’s Holy Spirit is recognized in the lives of believers, in the ministry of the Word by tongue and pen, and in all the work done in His church.
– Andrew Murray –
from The Indwelling Spirit
The explanation of faith – Thomas Aquinas
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
– Thomas Aquinas –
Faith knows where to take questions – Elisabeth Elliot
Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.
– Elisabeth Elliot –
Put it into practice – Thomas Boston
Whatever you learn from the word, labor to put it in practice. … No wonder they get little insight into the Bible who make no conscience of practicing what they know. But while the stream runs into a holy life, the fountain will be the more free.
– Thomas Boston –
The best way to learn truth – John Bunyan
The truths that I know best I have learned on my knees. I never know a thing well, till it is burned into my heart by prayer.
– John Bunyan –
Study Him More – George Whitefield
Study to know Him more and more, for the more you know, the more you will love Him.
– George Whitefield –
Read the Bible first – JC Ryle
Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
– JC Ryle –
Satan’s greatest weapon – AW Tozer
Satan’s greatest weapon is man’s ignorance of God’s Word.
– AW Tozer –
from A Man of God