[A proper fear of God] is that indefinable mixture of reverence and pleasure, joy and awe which fills our hearts when we realize who God is and what He has done for us. It is a love for God which is so great that we would be ashamed to do anything which would displease or grieve Him, and makes us happiest when we are doing what pleases Him.
— Sinclair Ferguson (b. 1948), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Prediger und Buchautor
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride
Sinclair Ferguson
Sinclair Ferguson (* 1948) ist ein schottischer Theologe und presbyterianischer Pastor, der als Professor für Systematische Theologie und Gemeindepfarrer in Schottland und den USA wirkte. Er steht für eine klassisch calvinistische Theologie im Rahmen der Westminster-Bekenntnisse mit einem Schwerpunkt auf dem Verhältnis von biblischem Gesetz, Gnade und dem Heiligen Geist. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Auslegungen eine Verbindung aus reformierter Dogmatik und praxisbezogener seelsorgerlicher Anwendung.
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You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo