The whole of the Christian life is centered on Jesus Christ. Like Paul the contemporary Christian can say: “To me to live is Christ.” But often, in Christian experience, we are tempted to look elsewhere for direction, example, counsel and guidance. We lose sight of the fact that everything we need to live the Christian life is to be found exclusively in Christ. For this reason when we begin thinking about spiritual growth we must think first of all about Christ.
— Sinclair Ferguson (b. 1948), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Prediger und Buchautor
Related Bible passage: PHP.1.21
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Discipleship, Growth & Character
Occasions: For Reflection
Sinclair Ferguson
Sinclair Ferguson (* 1948) ist ein schottischer Theologe und presbyterianischer Pastor, der als Professor für Systematische Theologie und Gemeindepfarrer in Schottland und den USA wirkte. Er steht für eine klassisch calvinistische Theologie im Rahmen der Westminster-Bekenntnisse mit einem Schwerpunkt auf dem Verhältnis von biblischem Gesetz, Gnade und dem Heiligen Geist. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Auslegungen eine Verbindung aus reformierter Dogmatik und praxisbezogener seelsorgerlicher Anwendung.
All quotes by Sinclair Ferguson (96)
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo