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

— Stephen Olford (1918–2004), Prediger

Topics: Growth & Character, Wisdom & Understanding

Stephen Olford

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.

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