The problem here is the obvious lack of understanding of the infinite nature of sin as contrasted to the infinite righteousness of God. If the slightest sin is infinite in its significance, then it also demands infinite punishment as a divine judgment. Though it is common for all Christians to wish that there were some way out of the doctrine of eternal punishment because of its inexorable and unyielding revelation of divine judgment, one must rely in Christian faith on the doctrine that God is a God of infinite righteousness and well as infinite love. While on the one hand He bestows infinite grace to those who trust Him, He must, on the other hand, inflict eternal punishment on those who spurn His grace.
— John Walvoord (1910–2002), Theologe
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
John Walvoord
John Walvoord war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Theologe und langjähriger Präsident des Dallas Theological Seminary im 20. Jahrhundert. Er profilierte sich als führender Systematiker des Dispensationalismus sowie einer buchstäblichen Auslegung biblischer Prophetie, stieß mit dieser heilsgeschichtlichen Aufteilung jedoch auf Kritik aus der reformierten Bundestheologie. Für Bibelleser sind seine Kommentare bis heute ein zentraler Bezugspunkt für das Verständnis prämillennialistischer Endzeittheologie.
All quotes by John Walvoord (5)
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