One would think that [persecution] would be an obstacle to church growth when joining the church meant a death sentence. And yet, the age of persecution was the greatest period of church growth in history. — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
When the church encounters hardship, persecution, and suffering, then it is closest to its crucified Lord. Then there are fewer hypocrites and nominal believers among its members, and then the faith of Christians burns most intensely. — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
Those who attempt to evangelize the culture by imitating its forms must beware lest the culture evangelize them. — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
The purpose of one's vocation, whatever it might be, is serving others. — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
One would think that [persecution] would be an obstacle to church growth when joining the church meant a death sentence. And yet, the age… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
It is hard to witness to truth to people who believe truth is relative. It is hard to proclaim the forgiveness of sins to… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
When I go into a restaurant, the waitress who brings me my meal, the cook in the back who prepared it, the delivery men,… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
“So, in God’s relationship to us, we might wonder, “Am I really saved?” “Am I of the elect?” “Is God angry with me?” “Why… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
That the arts are corrupt does not mean that Christians can abandon them. On the contrary, the corruption of the arts means that Christians… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
When the church encounters hardship, persecution, and suffering, then it is closest to its crucified Lord. Then there are fewer hypocrites and nominal believers… — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
Those who think all religions are the same look at the wrappings instead of the content. — Gene Veith Copy Share Image
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