Whoever only speaks of God, but never or seldom to God, easily leases body and soul to idols. The Christian thus places his whole future in jeopardy by a stunted prayer life.

Carl F.H. Henry (1913–2003), Theologe

Topics: Prayer & Silence, Temptation & Struggle, Faith & Trust

Occasions: For Reflection

Carl F.H. Henry

Carl F. H. Henry (1913–2003) war ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Publizist und Gründungsherausgeber der Zeitschrift Christianity Today. Er gilt als Vordenker des modernen Evangelikalismus, der für die Schriftautorität eintrat und konservative Christen zu gesellschaftlicher sowie intellektueller Verantwortung aufrief. Für Bibelleser steht er für den Versuch, theologische Schrifttreue mit wissenschaftlichem Anspruch und sozialem Engagement im öffentlichen Raum zu verbinden.

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