Quotes From Other Christians
Leonard Ravenhill:
“One of these days some simple soul will pick up the Book of God, read it, and believe it. Then the rest of us will be embarrassed. We have adopted the convenient theory that the Bible is a Book to be explained, whereas first and foremost it is a Book to be believed (and after that to be obeyed).”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“It’s a sad reflection on the church today that we are more afraid of holiness than we are of sinfulness.”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“You never have to advertise a fire. Everyone comes running when there’s a fire. Likewise, if your church is on fire, you will not have to advertise it. The community will already know it.”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“How can you pull down strongholds of Satan if you don’t even have the strength to turn off your TV?”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“Is the world crucified to you, or does it fascinate you?”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“The church used to be a lightning bolt; now it’s a cruise ship. We are not marching to Zion – we are sailing there with ease.”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“The prophet is God’s detective seeking for a lost treasure. The degree of his effectiveness is determined by his measure of unpopularity. Compromise is not known to him.”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“The prophet is unpopular because he opposes the popular in morality and spirituality.”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“You see some bumper stickers ‘Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven’; they say Christians are not sinless, they just sin less. Well, I got news for you; if you’re a Christian, you don’t sin! You’ve got victory over sin! The Lord Jesus Christ came to purify us unto holiness and nothing but purity will satisfy Him!”
Leonard Ravenhill:
“The world out there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity; it’s waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity.”