The truth is that the materialistic paternalism of the present day, if allowed to go on unchecked, will rapidly make of America one huge "Main Street," where spiritual adventure will be discouraged and democracy will be regarded as consisting in… — 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
