This is our high calling, to represent Christ, and act in His behalf, and in His character and spirit, under all circumstances and toward all men.
— A. B. Simpson (1843–1919), Prediger
Topics: Discipleship, Witness & Mission, Service & Love of Neighbour
Occasions: For Reflection
A. B. Simpson
Albert Benjamin Simpson war ein kanadisch-US-amerikanischer Pastor und Evangelist der Heiligungsbewegung, der Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts vor allem in New York City wirkte. Er gründete die Christian and Missionary Alliance, formulierte das Konzept des „Vierfachen Evangeliums“ und rief mit seiner Lehre zur göttlichen Heilung zeitgenössische theologische Kontroversen hervor. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er vor allem durch geistliche Lieder und Andachtstexte, die eine christuszentrierte Spiritualität sowie missionarische Hingabe betonen.
All quotes by A. B. Simpson (15)
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.
Oswald Chambers
In a sense, learning to follow Jesus is simply learning to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
N.T. Wright
Being a Christian is not a 'do-it-yourself' affair.
Jerry Bridges
God has not called us to success, only to faithfulness.
Mother Teresa
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Jim Elliot
Do not be afraid of Christ. He demands nothing and he gives everything.
Pope Benedict XVI
A Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is enabled to repent.
C.S. Lewis