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.
The first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day is to have my soul happy in the Lord.
It is not enough to be a member of the Church of Christ, one needs to be a living member, in spirit and in truth, i.e., living in the state of grace and in the presence of God, either in innocence or in sincere repentance.
Prayer is the greatest power God has put into our hands for service - praying is harder than doing, at least I find it so, but the dynamic lies that way to advance the Kingdom.
Help me, Lord, to remember that religion is not to be confined to the church... nor exercised only in prayer and meditation, but that every where I am in Thy Presence
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
The more reverence we have for the Word of God, the more joy we shall find in it.
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