Quotes by S. Lewis Johnson

S. Lewis Johnson (1915–2004) — Theologe, Neutestamentler und Pastor · Konservativ-evangelikal, calvinistisch, dispensationalistisch · USA

S. Lewis Johnson war ein US-amerikanischer Neutestamentler, Theologe und Pastor, der im 20. Jahrhundert vor allem am Dallas Theological Seminary sowie in Dallas als Gemeindelehrer wirkte. Er verband eine detaillierte Exegese der biblischen Ursprachen mit einer calvinistischen Erlösungslehre und dispensationalistischen Ansätzen, womit er sich im Spannungsfeld zwischen reformierter Theologie und klassischem Dispensationalismus bewegte. Für Bibelleser heute sind insbesondere seine digital dokumentierten Auslegungspredigten und Vorlesungen als quellengenaue Textanalysen von Bedeutung.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Relationships & Family, Meaning & Identity, Humility & Pride, Peace & Rest, Grace & Redemption, Faith & Trust, Money & Possessions

Quotes by S. Lewis Johnson

To let a friendship die through neglect or silence is a folly comparable to throwing away one of the greatest treasures of this weary pilgrimage.

S. Lewis Johnson

Friendships are like old roofs: you must keep repairing them if they are to last.

S. Lewis Johnson

Almost every person wastes part of their life trying to bring forth qualities they do not actually possess.

S. Lewis Johnson

Caution is the attitude that makes life safe, but rarely happy.

S. Lewis Johnson

One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism. One of the most serious problems facing the church in Paul’s day was the problem of legalism. In every day it is the same. Legalism wrenches the joy of the Lord from the Christian believer, and with the joy of the Lord goes His power for vital worship and vibrant service. Nothing is left but cramped, somber, dull, and listless profession. The truth is betrayed, and the glorious name of the Lord becomes a synonym for a gloomy kill-joy. The Christian under the law is a miserable parody of the real thing.

S. Lewis Johnson

Of all that have tried the selfish experiment, let one come forth and say he has succeeded. He that has made gold his idol, has it satisfied him? He that has toiled in the field of ambition, has he been repaid? He that has ransacked every theater of sensual enjoyment, is he content? Can any answer in the affirmative? Not one!

S. Lewis Johnson

Sources: wikipedia.org, theopedia.com, blogspot.com, sljinstitute.net

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