Quotes by Stephen Olford

Stephen Olford (1918–2004) — Prediger · Evangelikal · USA

Stephen Olford (1918–2004) war ein britisch-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Evangelist und Bibellehrer, der unter anderem in New York City und Memphis wirkte. Er wurde vor allem als Förderer der fortlaufenden Auslegungspredigt bekannt, bildete zahlreiche Prediger aus und betonte persönliche Heiligung sowie das Gebetsleben. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er als Impulsgeber für eine sorgfältige, texttreue Schriftauslegung und geistliche Integrität im Verkündigungsdienst.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Church & Congregation, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Growth & Character, Discipleship, Witness & Mission, The Bible & the Word of God, Wisdom & Understanding, Humility & Pride

Quotes by Stephen Olford

In his inscrutable wisdom, God has chosen to reveal himself in time, space and language through his Son in a book called the Bible.

Stephen Olford

Christian maturity is the spiritual capacity to face the relationships of life: toward God, toward others and toward oneself.

Stephen Olford

The temptation to compare ourselves with others is another roadblock in our ministry, and it often leads us to jealousy, strife and division in the Church of Christ Jesus.

Stephen Olford

Are we living in the Spirit? If so, the clear evidence will be spiritual freedom, fruit and focus in our lives, hour after hour and day after day.

Stephen Olford

There is no doubt that we must build up the saved, but we must also evangelize the lost.

Stephen Olford

There was no “easy believism” in Paul’s presentation of the Gospel. Decision was to be accompanied and followed by devotion. Jesus Christ IS Lord and, therefore, MUST be Lord in our lives.

Stephen Olford

A preacher who is content to feed already overfed believers while the pagan world goes to hell has never understood God's call to preach the gospel to every creature.

Stephen Olford

Sources: wikipedia.org, sermonindex.net, voicesforchrist.org, olford.org

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