Surely we only have to be realistic and honest with ourselves to know how regularly we need to turn to the Bible. How often do we face problems, temptation, and pressure? Every day! Then how often do we need instruction, guidance and greater encouragement? Every day! To catch all these felt needs up into an even greater issue, how often do we need to see God’s face, hear his voice, feel his touch, know his power? The answer to all these questions is the same: every day!

— John Blanchard (1932–2021), Evangelist, Apologet, Prediger und Buchautor

Topics: The Bible & the Word of God, Prayer & Silence, Faith & Trust

Occasions: Encouragement, Morning & Evening

John Blanchard

John Blanchard (1932–2021) war ein britischer Evangelist, Prediger und apologetischer Buchautor mit reformiert-evangelikaler Ausrichtung. Weite Bekanntheit erlangte er durch evangelistische Veröffentlichungen wie „Ultimate Questions“ sowie Arbeiten, in denen er klassische Lehren wie die persönliche Bekehrung, das Sühnopfer und das biblische Gericht verteidigte. Für heutige Bibelleser bietet sein Werk prägnante Zitate und systematische Argumente zur Auseinandersetzung mit säkularen sowie atheistischen Weltbildern.

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