We are not for a moment asserting that no one is converted where the invitation system is employed, only that the system has, in reality, no connection with rebirth. Some are converted in spite of it, and not because of it.

— Iain Murray (b. 1931), Kirchenhistoriker, Pastor und Autor

Topics: Witness & Mission, Church & Congregation

Iain Murray

Iain Murray (* 1931) ist ein britischer reformierter Pastor, Kirchenhistoriker und Mitbegründer des Verlags Banner of Truth Trust. Er wurde vor allem durch seine Biografien historischer Glaubensgestalten wie Martyn Lloyd-Jones sowie durch seinen Einsatz für das theologische Erbe des Puritanismus und seine Kritik an ökumenischen und charismatischen Strömungen bekannt. Heutigen Bibellesern vermitteln seine Schriften vertiefte Einblicke in die reformierte Erweckungs- und Predigtgeschichte, wenngleich seine Darstellungen mitunter wegen einer stark konfessionell geprägten Perspektive diskutiert werden.

All quotes by Iain Murray (4)

More on this topic

At first I thought I had to convert. Meanwhile I have learned that my task is to love. And love converts whomever it wills.

Mother Teresa

If God would have painted a yellow stripe on the backs of the elect I would go around lifting shirts. But since He didn’t I must preach “whosoever will” and when “whatsoever” believes I know that he is one of the elect.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

What is an evangelist? It is one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.

Adrian Rogers

The early Christians did not say “look what the world is coming to!” but “look what has come into the world!”

Carl F.H. Henry

Live what you have grasped of the Gospel, however little it may be.

Brother Roger

Whoever is full of joy preaches without preaching.

Mother Teresa

We Christians are the light of the world. Maybe only 40 watts. But 40 watts light up the room.

Otto Wassermann

Just as a candle is lit from the flame of another, so faith is kindled by faith.

Romano Guardini

All quotes · lumen.bible