The truth is, altar call methodology creates more problems than it solves. Most “decisions” produce only what the unchanged human heart is easily and deceptively able to manufacture on its own – false religious zeal and moral resolve. The only difference is that in this case, all is done under the banner of Christianity, as opposed to some other religion. While we should rejoice that many have been truly saved through these methods, we should mourn that many more – likely the vast majority – have been left in a worse condition than before.
— Daryl Wingerd, Pastor und Autor
Topics: Witness & Mission, Church & Congregation, Grace & Redemption
Daryl Wingerd
Daryl Wingerd ist ein US-amerikanischer reformatorisch-baptistischer Pastor und Autor, der seit 2001 als Gemeindeleiter in Missouri tätig ist und theologische Schriften veröffentlicht. Er steht für eine calvinistische Bekehrungstheologie und biblische Seelsorge, wobei seine strikte theologische Ablehnung jeglicher Wiederheirat nach einer Scheidung kontrovers diskutiert wird. Bibellesern vermittelt er pointierte seelsorgerliche Impulse zu Themen wie Gebet, Gottesfurcht und christlicher Lebensführung.
All quotes by Daryl Wingerd (15)
Mother Teresa
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
What is an evangelist? It is one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.
Adrian Rogers
Carl F.H. Henry
Live what you have grasped of the Gospel, however little it may be.
Brother Roger
Whoever is full of joy preaches without preaching.
Mother Teresa
We Christians are the light of the world. Maybe only 40 watts. But 40 watts light up the room.
Otto Wassermann
Just as a candle is lit from the flame of another, so faith is kindled by faith.
Romano Guardini