Legalism has its origin in self-worship. If people are justified through their obedience to the law, then they must merit praise, honor, and glory. Legalism, in other words, means the glory goes to people rather than God.
— Thomas Schreiner (b. 1954), Theologe und Neutestamentler
Topics: Humility & Pride, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
Thomas Schreiner
Thomas Schreiner (* 1954) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe und lehrt seit 1997 als Professor für neutestamentliche Exegese am Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Er vertritt eine reformiert-baptistische Theologie, verteidigt das traditionelle Rechtfertigungsverständnis gegenüber der Neuen Paulusperspektive und befürwortet komplementäre Geschlechterrollen in Gemeinde und Ehe. Bibellesern dienen seine Kommentare und Studien als sprachlich präzise, am griechischen Grundtext orientierte Auslegungen des Neuen Testaments.
All quotes by Thomas Schreiner (5)
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
C.S. Lewis
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
There is a God, and I'm not him.
John Mark Comer
Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.
Tim Keller
God loves to use people whom others believe are unqualified.
Craig Groeschel
I am just a small cable - God is the current.
Mother Teresa
Humility is the ability to look up even to the smallest things in life.
Albert Schweitzer