It is doubtless a most joyful thought that we have redemption through the blood of our adorable Savior. But I have no less comfort in the thought that He is exalted to give repentance and remission of sins… Repentance is in every view so desirable, so necessary, so suited to honor God, that I seek that above all. The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale of tears. I long to be in my proper place, my hand on my mouth, and my mouth in the dust… I feel this to be safe ground. Here I cannot err.
— Charles Simeon (1759–1836), Pfarrer
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Humility & Pride, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
Charles Simeon
Charles Simeon (1759–1836) war ein englischer anglikanischer Geistlicher und Fellow am King’s College, der über fünf Jahrzehnte an der Holy Trinity Church in Cambridge wirkte. Er prägte den evangelikalen Aufbruch maßgeblich durch sein 21-bändiges Predigtwerk „Horae Homileticae“ und etablierte gegen jahrelangen universitären und gemeindlichen Widerstand die fortlaufende Auslegungspredigt. Für Bibelleser heute steht sein Ansatz für eine konsequente Schriftauslegung, die theologische Spannungen aushält, anstatt biblische Texte in vorgefasste dogmatische Systeme zu zwingen.
All quotes by Charles Simeon (6)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller