According to Christian belief, man exists for the sake of God; according to the liberal church, in practice if not in theory, God exists for the sake of man. — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Conservative New Testament studies could also provide an intellectually satisfying alternative to German biblical criticism and to the liberal theology that accompanied it — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Certainly it does make the greatest possible difference what we think about God; the knowledge of God is the very basis of religion. — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
And God grant that His fire be not quenched! God save us from any smoothing over of these questions in the interests of a… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
The type of religion which rejoices in the pious sound of traditional phrases, regardless of their meanings, or shrinks from "controversial" matters, will never… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Vastly more important than all questions with regard to methods of preaching is the root question as to what it is that shall be… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
In many respects, my work is very enjoyable, for I seem to get on pretty well with the fellows and enjoy the work of… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Let us not fear the opposition of men; every great movement in the Church from Paul down to modern times has been criticized on… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Light may seem at times to be an impertinent intruder, but it is always beneficial in the end. — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
The first chapters of the Bible tell us of the sin of man. The guilt of that sin had rested upon every single one… — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
Modern culture is a mighty force. It is either subservient to the gospel or else it is the deadliest enemy of the gospel — John Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
