Quotes by Edward Reynolds

Edward Reynolds (1599–1676) — Bischof · Puritaner · England

Edward Reynolds (1599–1676) war ein englischer Geistlicher, Theologe und Bischof von Norwich. Er wirkte an der presbyterianischen Westminster-Synode mit, verfasste das allgemeine Dankgebet im anglikanischen Book of Common Prayer und geriet wegen seiner kirchenpolitischen Kompromisse zwischen Puritanern und Episkopalen in die Kritik beider Seiten. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er als reformierter Ausleger mit seelsorglicher Menschenkenntnis und prägnanter Gebetssprache.

Era: Reformation & Baroque

Recurring topics: Faith & Trust, Discipleship, Growth & Character, Courage & Strength, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Temptation & Struggle

Quotes by Edward Reynolds

Religion is not a thing which it is possible to put off and put on like a Sunday dress… If you think you are doing so, believe me that as yet it is not a religion, but a web of delusions.

Edward Reynolds

Assurance will assist us in all duties; it will arm us against all temptations; it will answer all objections; it will sustain us in all conditions.

Edward Reynolds

God had revealed His holiness to Israel; and He wished them to consider it the “beauty” of His nature…He considers His holiness as the true luster of His character, as that by which He will be best known.

Edward Reynolds

Satan has three titles given in the Scriptures, setting forth his malignity against the church of God; a dragon, to note his malice; a serpent, to note his subtlety; and a lion, to note his strength.

Edward Reynolds

Sources: apuritansmind.com, biblicaltraining.org, wikipedia.org

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