We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.
John StottRead
Christians believe that true worship is the highest and noblest activity of which man, by the grace of God, is capable.
Interpretation
True worship is considered the greatest act of devotion and honor to God.
This quote by John Stott highlights the idea that, according to Christian belief, worshiping God is the pinnacle of human activity. It emphasizes the noble and elevated nature of worship, viewing it as an act of devotion that reflects the grace bestowed upon humanity by God.
In practice
In a sermon about the importance of faith and worship.
We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.
Mission arises from the heart of God Himself and is communicated from His heart to ours. Mission is the global outreach of the global people of a global God.
An unchurched christian is a grotesque anomaly. The New Testament knows nothing of such a person. For the church lies at the very center of the eternal purpose of God. It is not a divine afterthought. It is not an accident of history. On the contrary, the church is God's new community.
Saving faith is resting faith, the trust which relies entirely on the Savior.
It is a great comfort to know that our judge will be none other than our savior.
To encounter Christ is to touch reality and experience transcendence. He gives us a sense of self-worth or personal significance, because He assures us of God's love for us. He sets us free from guilt because He died for us and from paralyzing fear because He reigns. He gives meaning to marriage and home, work and leisure, personhood and citizenship.
To be prayerless is to be without God, without Christ, without grace, without hope, and without heaven.
A community of Jesus which seeks to hide itself has ceased to follow him.
God will not force himself upon us against our will. If we want his love, we need to believe in him. We need to make a definite, positive act of commitment and surrender to the love of God. No one can do it for us.
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Jesus intercedes for us each day. Let us pray: Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me!
That the entire People of God, to whom Christ entrusted the mandate to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may eagerly assume their own missionary responsibility and consider it the highest service they can offer humanity.
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