Quotes by John Graz

John Graz (b. 1944) — Theologe, Kirchenleiter und Diplomat für Religionsfreiheit · Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten · Schweiz / Frankreich

Der schweizerisch-französische Theologe John Graz (* 1944) wirkte über Jahrzehnte als kirchlicher Diplomat und leitete von 1995 bis 2015 die Abteilung für öffentliche Angelegenheiten und Religionsfreiheit der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten. Er ist international bekannt für seinen Einsatz für eine universelle Gewissens- und Religionsfreiheit sowie als langjähriger Generalsekretär der International Religious Liberty Association. Für Bibelleser liefert er theologische und ethische Impulse zum Verhältnis von Kirche und Staat, zum Schutz religiöser Minderheiten und zur Überwindung von Intoleranz.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: The Bible & the Word of God, Faith & Trust, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Work & Vocation, Prayer & Silence, Suffering & the Question of God, Grief & Comfort

Quotes by John Graz

To have success means above all to fulfill the task God has entrusted to us - and in practice this looks a little different for everyone, but we all have the same goal: we fulfill our calling by serving God and our neighbors.
John Graz

Every day we can read God's word, memorize a few verses, reflect on them, make them our own. We may take the time to refuel our thoughts at this bubbling spring.
John Graz

The Bible is a source of positive thoughts. Whoever lets themselves be shaped by it will find wisdom, trust and hope in it.
John Graz

When my thoughts rest in Jesus Christ, then they are truly positive.
John Graz

What place does Jesus occupy in our life? Is he only a passenger, woken at the last moment, or is he the captain who steers the ship and weathers the storms? Is he my friend, my Lord, my Savior, to whom I entrust my joys and sorrows, in whom I seek comfort and peace, and from whom I find strength to go on?
John Graz

Each of us will one day be confronted with suffering, with tears. No one is spared tears, unfortunately!
John Graz

Sources: campusadventiste.edu, iclrs.org, adventistreview.org, ldsliving.com

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