Quotes by Augustus Strong

Augustus Strong (1836–1921) — Theologe · Baptistisch · USA

Augustus Strong (1836–1921) war ein US-amerikanischer baptistischer Pastor, Theologe und langjähriger Präsident des Rochester Theological Seminary. Bekannt wurde er durch seine dreibändige „Systematic Theology“, in der er calvinistische Dogmatik mit zeitgenössischer Philosophie und Naturwissenschaft verband, was ihm theologische Kritik von konservativer wie liberaler Seite einbrachte. Für Bibelleser dient sein Werk bis heute als historisch fundiertes und begrifflich präzises Nachschlagewerk zur systematischen Theologie der baptistischen Tradition.

Era: The 20th Century

Recurring topics: Grace & Redemption, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Love, Growth & Character, Wisdom & Understanding

Quotes by Augustus Strong

Christianity is summed up in the two facts: Christ for us and Christ in us.

Augustus Strong

God requires satisfaction because He is holiness, but He makes satisfaction because He is love.

Augustus Strong

Election and sovereignty are only sources of good. Election is not a decree to destroy. It is a decree to save. When we elect a president, we do not need to hold a second election to determine that the remaining millions shall be non-presidents.

Augustus Strong

The steamship whose machinery is broken may be brought into port and made fast to the dock. She is safe, but not sound. Repairs may last a long time. Christ designs to make us both safe and sound. Justification gives the first – safety; sanctification gives the second – soundness.

Augustus Strong

A miracle is an event in nature, so extraordinary in itself and so coinciding with the prophecy or command of a religious teacher or leader, as fully to warrant the conviction, on the part of those who witness it, that God has wrought it with the design of certifying that this teacher or leader has been commissioned by Him.

Augustus Strong

Sources: thegospelcoalition.org, cambridge.org, scriptoriumdaily.com

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