It is to be kept in mind that the generations of men do…
“It is to be kept in mind that the generations of men do not wait for the convenience of the church in respect to their evangelization. Men are born and die whether or not Christians are ready to give them the Gospel. And hence, if the church of any generation does not evangelize the heathen of that generation, those heathen will never be evangelized at all. It is always true in the work of evangelization that the present can never anticipate the future, and that the future can never replace the past. What is to be done in soul saving must be done by that generation.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Each generation must actively share the Gospel now; waiting for future readiness delays salvation.
In simple terms: Share the Gospel now, not later.
Key Takeaway
Act now in evangelism.
Themes
evangelism
urgency
generational responsibility
Mood
serious
determined
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal witnessing
- mission trips
- media evangelism
Key Concepts
missiology
theology of mission
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we engage a culture indifferent to faith?
- What methods make evangelism relevant today?
A Different Perspective
If people are unreceptive, effort may seem futile.