To reject the authority of God is the height of arrogant wickedness. To do so is to imitate the works of Satan, and there is no excuse for it. God is holy and just. His word is true and trustworthy. He does not deceive or speak with a forked tongue. When He commands us He commands us for our good and His glory. As His adopted children and subjects, we are called to submit to Him. We are called to trust Him and obey Him.
— Keith Mathison (b. 1967), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Autor
Topics: Freedom & Truth, Discipleship, Faith & Trust
Occasions: For Reflection
Keith Mathison
Keith Mathison (* 1967) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Theologe und Professor für Systematische Theologie am Reformation Bible College in Florida. Er profilierte sich als langjähriger Autor für Ligonier Ministries und prägte mit Werken wie „The Shape of Sola Scriptura“ die Debatte über das reformatorische Schriftverständnis in Abgrenzung zu einem individualistischen Biblizismus. Für Bibelleser bietet er eine kirchengeschichtlich und bekenntnismäßig fundierte Orientierung bei dogmatischen Fragen zur Schriftautorität und Sakramentenlehre.
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The Father’s love does not force itself on the beloved.
Henri Nouwen
Martin Luther King Jr.
In essential unity; in nonessentials liberty; in all this charity.
Rupertus Meldenius
Tim Keller
William Temple
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was yourself.
Diane H. Moody
Don't allow anybody to make you feel that you're nobody.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.
Søren Kierkegaard