Religion Quotes by John Gresham Machen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Afternoon classes - that evil invention!

— John Gresham Machen

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

Light may seem at times to be an impertinent intruder, but it is always beneficial in the end.

— John Gresham Machen

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

I can't die now, I have so much work to do.

— John Gresham Machen

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

If all creeds are equally true, then since they are contradictory to one another, they are all equally false, or at least equally uncertain.

— John Gresham Machen

I'm so thankful for the active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.

— John Gresham Machen

What is the relation between Christianity and modern culture; may Christianity be maintained in a scientific age? It is this problem which modern liberalism…

— John Gresham Machen