Only once did God choose a completely sinless preacher.
— Alexander Whyte (1836–1921), Prediger
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Church & Congregation
Occasions: For Reflection
Alexander Whyte
Alexander Whyte (1836–1921) war ein schottischer Prediger der Free Church und langjähriger Pastor sowie Hochschulleiter in Edinburgh. Er stand für eine von puritanischer Frömmigkeit geprägte Verkündigung mit detaillierten biblischen Charakterstudien, geriet jedoch unter konservativen Calvinisten wegen seiner Offenheit für katholische Mystiker und theologische Reformer in die Kritik. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt sein Werk eine seelsorgliche Betrachtung menschlicher Schwachheit, persönlicher Buße und des Gebetslebens.
All quotes by Alexander Whyte (3)
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