The early church lived as if Jesus had died yesterday. The early church lived as if Jesus had risen today. The early church lived as if Jesus were coming back tomorrow.
— Brother Andrew (1928–2022), Missionar, Gründer von Open Doors
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Eternity & Hope Beyond Death
Occasions: The Church Year
Brother Andrew
Der niederländische evangelikale Missionar Anne van der Bijl (1928–2022), bekannt als Bruder Andrew, gründete das internationale Hilfswerk Open Doors und wirkte vor allem im Ostblock sowie im Nahen Osten. Bekanntheit erlangte er ab 1955 durch heimliche Bibellieferungen hinter den Eisernen Vorhang, wobei der bewusste Rechtsbruch und spätere Kontakte zu islamistischen Führern auch Kritik erfuhren. Heutigen Bibellesern steht er für den praktischen Einsatz für weltweit bedrängte Christen und die kritische Hinterfragung einer bequemen westlichen Glaubenspraxis.
All quotes by Brother Andrew (26)
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