--- title: "Best Alistair Begg Quotations" description: "Alistair Begg is a retired Scottish pastor who served a significant portion of his ministry in America. He is the former senior pastor of Parkside Churc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b085/author-alistair-begg-2884.jpg" --- ![Portrait of Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b085/author-alistair-begg-2884.jpg) # Alistair Begg (1952) Radio Personality **146** quotes in **601** categories Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet Alistair Begg is a radio personality, best known for *Evening by Evening*. ## Quick Facts About Alistair Begg Born May 22, 1952 Profession Radio Personality Notable works Evening by Evening ## About Alistair Begg Alistair Begg is a retired Scottish pastor who served a significant portion of his ministry in America. He is the former senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He leads ‘’Truth for Life’’, a preaching and teaching ministry that broadcasts his sermons daily to more than 1,800 radio stations in North America. Begg is the author and editor of numerous books. ## Quotes by Alistair Begg · Page 4 > [“. . . once people stop believing in the God of the Bible, they don't believe in nothing--they begin to believe in anything.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/once-people-stop-believing-in-the-god-of-the-bible-they-don-t-believe/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/008/alistair-begg-2884_believe_once-people-stop-believing-in-the-god-of_1027446.png) > [Father, look upon us in Your goodness and kindness, we pray as a church. Help us to love each other.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/father-look-upon-us-in-your-goodness-and-kindness-we-pray-as-a-church/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Church](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/church/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9e/alistair-begg-2884_church_father-look-upon-us-in-your-goodness-and_1132801.png) > [The death of Jesus is the pivotal event of human history and everything needs to be understood in light of that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-death-of-jesus-is-the-pivotal-event-of-human-history-and/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b9/alistair-begg-2884_death_the-death-of-jesus-is-the-pivotal-event_239830.png) > [It's all about God. May He forgive us for every time we start to think it's actually all about us.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/it-s-all-about-god-may-he-forgive-us-for-every-time-we-start-to-think/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/895/alistair-begg-2884_forgive_it-s-all-about-god-may-he-forgive-us-for_1151386.png) > [The grace of God reaches to the furthest extent to those who are prepared to acknowledge their need.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-grace-of-god-reaches-to-the-furthest-extent-to-those-who-are/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/728/alistair-begg-2884_acknowledge_the-grace-of-god-reaches-to-the-furthest_405703.png) > [People may not be impressed by our theological grasp, but they may be impressed by our expressions of practical godliness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/people-may-not-be-impressed-by-our-theological-grasp-but-they-may-be/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Expression](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/expression/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/599/alistair-begg-2884_expression_people-may-not-be-impressed-by-our-theol_2263373.png) > [Gods law has been written on all of our consciences, but only in Christ is it written on our hearts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/gods-law-has-been-written-on-all-of-our-consciences-but-only-in/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/462/alistair-begg-2884_christ_gods-law-has-been-written-on-all-of-our_1136497.png) > [We are not brought by faith into a realm of passivity, but rather, we are brought into the realm of diligent activity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/we-are-not-brought-by-faith-into-a-realm-of-passivity-but-rather-we/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23d/alistair-begg-2884_activity_we-are-not-brought-by-faith-into-a-realm_1272774.png) > [We may be confident in this: that in the pain of our suffering is the presence of a faithful God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/we-may-be-confident-in-this-that-in-the-pain-of-our-suffering-is-the/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/766/alistair-begg-2884_be-confident_we-may-be-confident-in-this-that-in-the_2631251.jpg) > [When my children hear godliness out of my mouth and they see wickedness in my life, then I point them to heaven…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/when-my-children-hear-godliness-out-of-my-mouth-and-they-see/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcf/alistair-begg-2884_children_when-my-children-hear-godliness-out-of-m_1882387.png) > [Singleness is a gift; marriage is a gift. We should not misuse the gifts we've been given.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/singleness-is-a-gift-marriage-is-a-gift-we-should-not-misuse-the/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d3/alistair-begg-2884_given_singleness-is-a-gift-marriage-is-a-gift_2458103.png) > [The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. It happens quietly. It happens inevitably. Don’t underestimate God’s power.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-kingdom-of-god-is-like-a-mustard-seed-it-happens-quietly-it/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/alistair-begg-2884_happens_the-kingdom-of-god-is-like-a-mustard-see_213180.png) > [The fact that we have to discuss reality as though there were no reality is an indication of the confusion of our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-fact-that-we-have-to-discuss-reality-as-though-there-were-no/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Confusion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/confusion/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f9/alistair-begg-2884_confusion_the-fact-that-we-have-to-discuss-reality_1321404.png) > [When grace begins to rule, then our preoccupation with ourselves begins to leave.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/when-grace-begins-to-rule-then-our-preoccupation-with-ourselves/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Grace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/grace/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/576/alistair-begg-2884_grace_when-grace-begins-to-rule-then-our-preoc_2704488.png) > [Prayer is an acknowledgment that our need of God's help is not partial but total.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/prayer-is-an-acknowledgment-that-our-need-of-god-s-help-is-not/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1b/alistair-begg-2884_god-help_prayer-is-an-acknowledgment-that-our-nee_2489186.png) > [If truth were told, most of us spend longer each day on personal cleanliness than on practical godliness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/if-truth-were-told-most-of-us-spend-longer-each-day-on-personal/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Cleanliness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cleanliness/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/099/alistair-begg-2884_cleanliness_if-truth-were-told-most-of-us-spend-long_1526235.png) > [How immense God is, that He is able to sweep into His purposes even foolish requests and bad motivations.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/how-immense-god-is-that-he-is-able-to-sweep-into-his-purposes-even/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c03/alistair-begg-2884_able_how-immense-god-is-that-he-is-able-to-sw_1116935.png) > [I do not come to God so that Jesus can give me what I want. But I must come to God so…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/i-do-not-come-to-god-so-that-jesus-can-give-me-what-i-want-but-i-must/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b92/alistair-begg-2884_give-me_i-do-not-come-to-god-so-that-jesus-can-g_144614.png) > [The same Holy Spirit who implants faith within a life implants the boldness to verbalize that faith.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-same-holy-spirit-who-implants-faith-within-a-life-implants-the/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Boldness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/boldness/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9d9/alistair-begg-2884_boldness_the-same-holy-spirit-who-implants-faith_572265.png) > [If the law does not lead us to Christ and redemption, it will lead us to despair.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/if-the-law-does-not-lead-us-to-christ-and-redemption-it-will-lead-us/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/386/alistair-begg-2884_christ_if-the-law-does-not-lead-us-to-christ-an_2153687.png) > [It is in the context...of the body in Christ that we understand who we are and where we fit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/it-is-in-the-context-of-the-body-in-christ-that-we-understand-who-we/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Body](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/body/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/alistair-begg-2884_body_it-is-in-the-context-of-the-body-in-chri_2126103.png) > [God's plan for moving people from the broad road to the narrow road involves you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/god-s-plan-for-moving-people-from-the-broad-road-to-the-narrow-road/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7d/alistair-begg-2884_broads_god-s-plan-for-moving-people-from-the-br_748573.png) > [The preacher's task is to declare what God has said, explain the meaning, and establish the implications so that no one will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/the-preacher-s-task-is-to-declare-what-god-has-said-explain-the/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf2/alistair-begg-2884_implications_the-preacher-s-task-is-to-declare-what-g_1506666.png) > [Holy Spirit, take the Word of truth as we find it in the Scriptures and bring it home to our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/holy-spirit-take-the-word-of-truth-as-we-find-it-in-the-scriptures/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd4/alistair-begg-2884_bible_holy-spirit-take-the-word-of-truth-as-we_991207.png) > [When we turn luxuries into necessities, we jeopardize our ability for contentedness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/when-we-turn-luxuries-into-necessities-we-jeopardize-our-ability-for/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a21/alistair-begg-2884_ability_when-we-turn-luxuries-into-necessities-w_223103.png) > [It is in our forgiveness of other people’s sins against us that we reveal the fact that we have been truly forgiven…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alistair-begg/it-is-in-our-forgiveness-of-other-people-s-sins-against-us-that-we/) [Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alistair-begg/) [Facts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/facts/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ec/alistair-begg-2884_facts_it-is-in-our-forgiveness-of-other-people_1661572.png) ## 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