Quotes by Carl F.H. Henry

Carl F.H. Henry (1913–2003) — Theologe · Evangelikal · USA

Carl F. H. Henry (1913–2003) war ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Publizist und Gründungsherausgeber der Zeitschrift Christianity Today. Er gilt als Vordenker des modernen Evangelikalismus, der für die Schriftautorität eintrat und konservative Christen zu gesellschaftlicher sowie intellektueller Verantwortung aufrief. Für Bibelleser steht er für den Versuch, theologische Schrifttreue mit wissenschaftlichem Anspruch und sozialem Engagement im öffentlichen Raum zu verbinden.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Witness & Mission, Humility & Pride, Grace & Redemption, Church & Congregation, Hope & Confidence, Time & Transience, The Bible & the Word of God

Quotes by Carl F.H. Henry

The early Christians did not say “look what the world is coming to!” but “look what has come into the world!”

Carl F.H. Henry

How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?

Carl F.H. Henry

The transformation of the bloodstained wooden cross of Calvary to the diamond-studded gold cross of a cathedral may well signify man’s attempt to remove the offense of the cross.

Carl F.H. Henry

The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.

Carl F.H. Henry

The three years of Jesus’ public ministry have stimulated more comment and literature across nineteen centuries than any other comparable segment of human history.

Carl F.H. Henry

Numerical bigness has become an infectious epidemic

Carl F.H. Henry

Whoever only speaks of God, but never or seldom to God, easily leases body and soul to idols. The Christian thus places his whole future in jeopardy by a stunted prayer life.

Carl F.H. Henry

Sources: equipthecalled.com, facebook.com, thegospelcoalition.org

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