Quotes by P.T. Forsyth

P.T. Forsyth (1848–1921) — Theologe · Congregationalist · England

Peter Taylor Forsyth (1848–1921) war ein schottisch-englischer kongregationalistischer Pastor, Theologieprofessor und Rektor des Hackney College in London. Nach einer Abkehr vom zeitgenössischen theologischen Liberalismus wurde er für seine Theologie des Kreuzes bekannt, die Gottes Heiligkeit, das Sühnehandeln Christi und die Schwere der Sünde betonte. Bibellesern bietet sein Werk theologische Schärfe für das Verständnis von Gnade und Theodizee jenseits eines rein moralischen oder liberalen Schriftverständnisses.

Era: The 20th Century

Recurring topics: Grace & Redemption, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Discipleship, Faith & Trust, Service & Love of Neighbour, Love, Freedom & Truth, Prayer & Silence

Quotes by P.T. Forsyth

It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love Him.

P.T. Forsyth

Christianity is not the sacrifice we make, but the sacrifice we trust.

P.T. Forsyth

The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master.

P.T. Forsyth

Christ is to us just what the cross is. All that Christ was in heaven or on earth was put into what He did there… You do not understand Christ till you understand His cross.

P.T. Forsyth

In our prayer God returns from His projection in Nature to speak with Himself. When we speak to God it is really the God who lives in us speaking through us to Himself. His Spirit returns to Him who gave it; and returns not void, but bearing our souls with Him

P.T. Forsyth

We should get rid of the idea that faith is a matter of spiritual heroism reserved for a few. It is true there are heroes of Faith, but Faith is not only for heroes. It is a matter of spiritual courage and maturity.

P.T. Forsyth

The blood of Christ stands not simply for the sting of sin on God but the scourge of God on sin, not simply for God’s sorrow over sin but for God’s wrath on sin.

P.T. Forsyth

Sources: britannica.com, wikipedia.org, ivpbooks.com

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