Quotes by John Boys

John Boys (1571–1625) — Anglikanischer Dechant · Anglikanisch · England

John Boys (1571–1625) war ein englischer Theologe und Dechant der Kathedrale von Canterbury in der jakobäischen Ära. Er wurde vor allem durch seine Auslegungen der Schriftlesungen des Book of Common Prayer bekannt, in denen er theologische Gelehrsamkeit mit volksnaher Bildsprache verband. Für Bibelleser heute bieten seine Texte prägnante theologische Einsichten und alltagsnahe Erklärungen zu den biblischen Lesungen des Kirchenjahres.

Era: Reformation & Baroque

Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Joy & Gratitude, Service & Love of Neighbour, Humility & Pride, Grace & Redemption, Hope & Confidence, Faith & Trust

Quotes by John Boys

The resurrection of Christ is the Amen of all His promises.

John Boys

As the Lord loveth a cheerful giver, so likewise a cheerful thanksgiver.

John Boys

The saints of God are sealed inwardly with faith, but outwardly with good works.

John Boys

As death is the last enemy; so pride the last sin that shall be destroyed in us.

John Boys

The thief doth send one only to the devil; the adulterer two; but the slanderer hurteth three; himself, the party to whom, and the party of whom he telleth his tale.

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The word work forbids loitering and the word ministry lording.

John Boys

The best way to reconcile two disagreeing families is to make some marriage between them: Even so, the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us in the world that He might hereby make our peace, reconciling God to man and man to God. By this happy match the Son of God is become the Son of Man, even flesh of our flesh, and bone of our bones; and the sons of men are made the sons of God.

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Christ was offered twice; first in the temple, which is called His morning sacrifice; then on the cross, which is termed His evening sacrifice. In the one He was redeemed, in the other He did redeem.

John Boys

The servants of the Lord are to sing His praises in this life to the world’s end; and in the next life world without end.

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