Every Christian should join a church; it is their clear obligation according to the Scriptures. God's people are not dogs that can go alone, but sheep, and therefore they should go in flocks. C.H. Spurgeon
Quotes
Quote #96 – 1689 Confession – 1.7
Some things in Scripture are clearer than others, and some people understand the teachings more clearly than others. However, the things that must be known, believed, and obeyed for salvation are so clearly set forth and explained in one part of Scripture or another that both the educated and uneducated may achieve a sufficient understanding of … Continue reading Quote #96 – 1689 Confession – 1.7
Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the author thereof; therefore it is to be received because it is the Word of God.2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; … Continue reading Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
Quote #94 – Bavinck on Missions
The church does not exist primarily to satisfy the needs of the world, but rather it exists in the first place for God and his glory.J.H. Bavinck
Quote #93 – Missions
Missions is that activity of the church--in essence it is nothing else than an activity of Christ, exercised through the church--through which the church, in this interim period, in which the end is postponed, calls the peoples of the earth to repentance and to faith in Christ, so that they may be made his disciples … Continue reading Quote #93 – Missions
Quote #92 – James
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 NIV
Quote #91 – Spurgeon
Christ did not die to make men savable, but to save them.C.H. Spurgeon
Quote #90 – J. Calvin
“True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.”John Calvin
Quote #89 – Sidney Greidanus
Awareness of our helplessness and dependence makes us stand in awe before God.Sidney Greidanus
Quote #88 – John Calvin
“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.”John Calvin
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