Christian Classic Quotes

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Today's Devotion
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W
"True virtue does not lie in the occasional performance of external behavior, but in "selfless love for the whole of existence" and must ultimately return to the glory of God; if a person's virtue does not come from love for God, even if it seems noble to humans, it is not true virtue."
— Jonathan Edwards
Source: The Nature of True Virtue
Life Transformation Views: 92
"The most terrifying thing in hell is not the flames, but eternal separation from God. The most beautiful thing in heaven is not the golden streets and jade cities, but eternal presence with God."
— Jonathan Edwards
Source: Thoughts on the Revival
Eternity Views: 114
"True grace not only forgives sins, but also brings about the renewal of the soul; grace will inevitably produce the effect of sanctification in the lives of believers; grace is not an excuse for people to sin, but it enables people to escape from sin and live a holy life."
— Jonathan Edwards
Source: The Doctrine of Grace
Grace Views: 92
"While worldly joy is based on changeable things and therefore fades away, Christian joy is rooted in God's presence, eternal promises, and union with Christ; therefore, even in suffering, this joy cannot be taken away."
— Jonathan Edwards
Source: Christian Joy
Spiritual Joy Views: 97
"If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas—not run away from them, or try to silence them."
— Charlie Kirk
Life-changing Views: 88
"Faithful preachers are not concerned with being popular or pleasing others, but with being true to the truth of God’s Word. We are called to preach Christ crucified, not to entertain or pander to the culture."
— John MacArthur
Source: 《The MacArthur New Testament Commentary》
Truth, Culture Views: 73