Whether they were rich or poor, religious or pagan, sick or healthy, it didn’t matter; every single person was valued and loved by (Jesus), and by loving them He actually increased their value.
— Melvin Tinker (1955–2021), Pfarrer, Theologe und Buchautor
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Meaning & Identity, Love
Occasions: Encouragement, For Reflection
Melvin Tinker
Melvin Tinker (1955–2021) war ein britischer evangelikaler Theologe, Buchautor und langjähriger Pfarrer in Kingston upon Hull. Er vertrat eine strikt konservativ-reformierte Theologie, verteidigte die Irrtumslosigkeit der Bibel und verließ nach jahrelanger scharfer Kritik am liberalen Kurs der Church of England 2020 die Denomination. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Schriften Orientierung zu Themen wie persönlichem Leiden, christlicher Nachfolge und der Auseinandersetzung mit säkularen Strömungen.
All quotes by Melvin Tinker (21)
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