Quotes by Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1700–1760) — Kirchengründer · Pietismus · Deutschland

Nikolaus Ludwig Graf von Zinzendorf (1700–1760) war ein deutscher Theologe, Dichter und Bischof, der im 18. Jahrhundert von Herrnhut in der Oberlausitz aus die erneuerte Brüder-Unität aufbaute. Er prägte eine radikal christozentrische Frömmigkeit und frühe weltweite Missionsarbeit, stieß jedoch mit der extremen Bildsprache der sogenannten „Sichtungszeit“ und hohen Schulden auf scharfe theologische Kritik. Heutigen Bibellesern ist er vor allem als Initiator der bis heute täglich genutzten Herrnhuter Losungen und als Liederdichter bekannt.

Era: Revival & the 19th Century

Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Discipleship, The Bible & the Word of God, Grace & Redemption, Faith & Trust, Church & Congregation, Love, Joy & Gratitude

Quotes by Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

In a congregation, every person must be able to be as their heart truly is.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

In short, the Savior should sparkle out of our eyes, so that people see that he lives in us!
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, freedom; but in all things, love.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

A brother may speak ever so incoherently, but if he speaks out of the fullness of his heart, it is good.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

I do not recognize being a Christian without community.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

The Gospel is a matter of faith, not of the head; it draws itself through God's fire into the heart.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

When Jesus beckons, go. When Jesus draws, hurry on. When Jesus stops, stand still.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Hallelujah, what heights, what depths of rich grace, that we may look into the heart of him who has loved us so; that the Father of all spirits, who is the abyss of wonders, that you, invisible Master, are so tangibly near to us.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

I have one passion; it is He and He alone. Everything else is subordinate to him.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Jesus, go before us on the path of life! And we will not delay in faithfully hastening after you; lead us by the hand into our Father's land.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Order our steps, Jesus, all our life long. If you lead us through rough ways, give us also the care we need; open your door to us according to the course you set.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

I know only one passion: Jesus!
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

It is an old and well-known fact that songs are the best way to bring the truths of God into the heart.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Love has driven you here, love tore you from the throne; and should we not love you, Son of God and of Mary?
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Whoever comes to Christ must feel something of the nearness of Jesus, and gain a taste for his presence.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

If your word shall no longer count, on what should faith then rest? I care not for a thousand worlds, but I care to keep your word.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Therefore, if someone knew nothing of the exalted being of God and knew only Christ, he could still be saved through him. For God's name is in him. In him dwells all fullness.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

We are so wretched and small that God could not even see us if he had not made himself a microscope. The Godhead sees us through the Mediator, otherwise it would not see us at all.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Whoever receives great and high gifts also has, from within and without, all the more powerful and painful sufferings.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Work is blessed and necessary because we live, but not so that we may live, for our bread is given us by the Sustainer of the whole world, and our work we do for him.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Lord, your word, that noble gift — preserve this gold for me; for I prize it above all possessions and the greatest wealth.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

All human affairs never go well at all when done by one's own strength and not out of grace.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Through the visibility of creation, the invisibility of God shall become vivid to humankind.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

The Bible has the privilege that one may look into it without suspicion and need fear no deception.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

I thought I would not be worthy of my Savior if I did not offer him what I loved most.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

One must truly picture the Savior as a real human being, if one desires to become like Him.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Jesus never willingly torments anyone for nothing; he looks to the salvation of his creature.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Unbelief is sin itself, from which all other sins arise.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Come, oh come, you children of grace, and renew your covenant, swear to our Conqueror love and faithfulness from the depths of your heart; and if the strength and firmness of your chain of love should fail, then plead earnestly until Jesus tempers it again.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

For through affliction here the way leads to you!
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Forgiveness of misdeeds does not by any means make one a child of God.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

For apart from Holy Scripture one must neither speak nor think in spiritual matters.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

What is the Holy Spirit? The preacher of Jesus Christ and his wounds. He wants to convince the world that not believing in Jesus is its mortal sin.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

The Holy Spirit knows how to make the blessed teaching of God's suffering savory to souls.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

Sources: ebsco.com, wikipedia.org, jochenteuffel.com

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