Part 3 in GBC's series on Philosophy of Ministry

Part 1 in GBC's series on Philosophy of Ministry

“I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.” And again, “The very church which the world likes best is sure to be that which God abhors.” Charles Spurgeon

"The decline of true worship in evangelical churches is a troubling sign. It reflects a depreciation of God and a sinful apathy toward His truth among the people of God." - John MacArthur

“The greatest and most momentous fact which the history of the world records is the fact of Christ’s birth.” ~Charles H. Spurgeon

"The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity–hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory–because at the Father’s will Jesus became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross." -- J.I. Packer

"If you will not have death unto sin, you shall have sin unto death. There is no alternative. If you do not die to sin, you shall die for sin. If you do not slay sin, sin will slay you." – Charles Spurgeon

“There is no more important, and no more subtle test of our profession of the Christian faith than the way we react to the trials and the troubles and the tribulations of life in this world.” (M.L. Jones)

True confession involves seeing sin as God defines it, without mitigation or blurring of the lines. Taking ownership of every nuance of offense caused by our sin and bearing the weight of it -- Jerry Wragg