The prayer of the feeblest saint who lives in the Spirit and keeps right with God is a terror to Satan. The very powers of darkness are paralyzed by prayer.
– Oswald Chambers –
old Christian quotes
The Living Example of Theology – John Wesley
I learned more about Christianity from my mother than from all the theologians of England.
– John Wesley –
How Sin Works in Our Lives – Thomas Manton
First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it. Sin is first our burden, then our custom, then our delight, then our excellency.
– Thomas Manton –
1620-1677
Look to the End – Thomas a’ Kempis
In all things look to the end, and how you will stand before that just Judge.
– Thomas a’ Kempis –
1380-1471
The Core of the Gospel – Ravi Zacharias
Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in the toughest situations of life.
– Ravi Zacharias –
Emulate the Ant – Augustine
Emulate the tiny ant; be an ant of God. Listen to the word of God and hide it in your heart. Collect plenty of food during the happy days of your spiritual summers. You will then be able to endure the difficult days of temptations during the winters of your soul.
– Augustine –
354 – 430 AD
No One Is Beyond the Reach of God’s Mercy – John Bunyan
They think themselves beyond the reach of his mercy. Wherefore in answer to this conceit it is, that the Lord asketh, saying, “Is my hand shortened at all that it cannot redeem?” (Isaiah 50:2)
– John Bunyan –
from All Loves Excelling, 1692
Praying for Others – Samuel Rutherford
I have been helped … by praying for others; for by making an errand to God for them, I have gotten something for myself.
– Samuel Rutherford –
1600-1661
The Aim of Scripture – Martin Luther
The whole Scripture doth principally aim at this thing, that we should not doubt, but that we should hope, that we should trust, that we should believe, that God is a merciful, a bountiful, a gracious, and a patient God to his people.
– Martin Luther –
1483-1546