A preacher who is content to feed already overfed believers while the pagan world goes to hell has never understood God's call to preach the gospel to every creature.

— Stephen Olford (1918–2004), Prediger

Related Bible passage: MRK.16.15

Topics: Witness & Mission, Church & Congregation

Stephen Olford

Stephen Olford (1918–2004) war ein britisch-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Evangelist und Bibellehrer, der unter anderem in New York City und Memphis wirkte. Er wurde vor allem als Förderer der fortlaufenden Auslegungspredigt bekannt, bildete zahlreiche Prediger aus und betonte persönliche Heiligung sowie das Gebetsleben. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er als Impulsgeber für eine sorgfältige, texttreue Schriftauslegung und geistliche Integrität im Verkündigungsdienst.

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