Quotes by Russell Moore
Russell Moore (b. 1971) — Theologe, Ethiker, Autor und Publizist · evangelikal / baptistisch · USA
Russell Moore (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Ethiker und Publizist, der unter anderem die Kommission für Ethik und Religionsfreiheit der Southern Baptist Convention leitete sowie als Chefredakteur von Christianity Today wirkte. Er steht für eine evangelikale Theologie jenseits parteipolitischer Vereinnahmung, wandte sich öffentlich gegen christlichen Nationalismus und kritisierte innerkirchliche Versäumnisse bei der Aufarbeitung von sexuellem Missbrauch. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt er Impulse für eine ethisch reflektierte und gesellschaftlich engagierte Nachfolge in säkularen wie polarisierten Kontexten.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: Grace & Redemption, Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Discipleship, Ethical Questions, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Justice & Commitment, Time & Transience, Hope & Confidence
Quotes by Russell Moore
For too long, we've called unbelievers to 'invite Jesus into your life.' Jesus doesn't want to be in your life. Your life is a wreck. Jesus calls you into his life. And his life isn't boring or purposeless or static. It's wild and exhilarating and unpredictable.
Russell Moore
Because we believe in the resurrection of the body, we know our bodies are not expendable vehicles for our souls, and they are certainly not playthings for our amusement.
Russell Moore
The kingdom of God ought to reshape our vision of what matters and who matters.
Russell Moore
The sinner in hell does not become morally neutral upon his sentence to hell. We must not imagine the damned sinner displaying gospel repentance and longing for the presence of Christ. The damned indeed are longing for an escape from punishment, but they are not “new creations.” They do not, in hell, love the Lord their God with heart, mind, soul, and strength. Instead, they are now handed over to the full display of their natures apart from grace, natures that are satanic (John 8:44). Thus, the condemnation continues forever and ever and ever, with no end in view either for the sin or the punishment thereof.
Russell Moore
If one really wants to a see a theology for the church in action, one might walk into an old church graveyard at night. Walk about and see the headstones weathered and ground down by the elements. Contemplate the fact that beneath your feet are men and women who once had youthful skin and quick steps and hectic calendars but who are now piles of forgotten bones. Think about the fact that the scattered teeth in the earth below you once sang hymns of hope -maybe “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder I’ll Be There” or “When We All Get to Heaven.” They are silent now. But while you are there, think about what every generation of Christians has held against the threat of sword and guillotine and chemical weaponry. This stillness will one day be interrupted by a shout from the eastern sky, a joyful call with a distinctly northern Galilean accent. And that’s when life really gets interesting.
Russell Moore
When we adopt—and when we encourage a culture of adoption in our churches and communities—we're picturing something that's true about our God. We, like Jesus, see what our Father is doing and do likewise (John 5:19). And what our Father is doing, it turns out, is fighting for orphans, making them sons and daughters.
Russell Moore
Sources: wikipedia.org, russellmoore.com, erlc.com, brnow.org
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