My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
I'm sick and tired of (only) reading about church history; let's make (some) by the grace of God
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages active participation in faith rather than merely studying its history.
Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of living out one's beliefs and creating a meaningful impact in the present rather than being a passive observer of church history. He calls for action and a dedication to faith that is transformative, encouraging individuals to make their own contributions to the narrative of faith through God's grace.
Themes
FaithActionGraceChurchHistory
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service.
More from Leonard Ravenhill
All quotes →Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle!
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Everyone recognizes that Stephen was Spirit-filled when he was performing wonders. Yet, he was just as Spirit-filled when he was being stoned to death.
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I find it most intriguing to contemplate the fact that while men are considering what place to give Jesus Christ in history, He has already decided what place to give them in eternity.
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The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world._x000D_ The question is not whether they know the Word of God...._x000D_ The question is......Do they know the God of the Word?
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Some women will spend thirty minutes to an hour preparing for church externally (putting on special clothes and makeup, etc.). What would happen if we all spent the same amount of time preparing internally for church—with prayer and meditation?
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