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# Augustus Hopkins Strong

(1836–1921)   Theologian

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Augustus Hopkins Strong was a theologian, best known for *Systematic Theology*.

## Quick Facts About Augustus Hopkins Strong

Born August 3, 1836

Died November 29, 1921

Profession Theologian

Notable works Systematic Theology

## About Augustus Hopkins Strong

Augustus Hopkins Strong was a Baptist minister and theologian who lived in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His most influential book, Systematic Theology, proved to be a mainstay of Baptist theological education.

##  Quotes by Augustus Hopkins Strong

> [Since Christ is the Word of God and the Truth of God, he may be received even by those who have not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/augustus-hopkins-strong/since-christ-is-the-word-of-god-and-the-truth-of-god-he-may-be/)

Augustus Hopkins Strong

[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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> [Sin is lack of conformity to the moral law of God, either in act, disposition, or state](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/augustus-hopkins-strong/sin-is-lack-of-conformity-to-the-moral-law-of-god-either-in-act/)

Augustus Hopkins Strong

[Character](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/character/)

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> [It may be doubted whether any repentance is genuine which is not repentance for sin rather than sins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/augustus-hopkins-strong/it-may-be-doubted-whether-any-repentance-is-genuine-which-is-not/)

Augustus Hopkins Strong

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/883/augustus-hopkins-strong-66515_doubted_it-may-be-doubted-whether-any-repentance_1526354.jpg)

> [In opposition to the plenary ability taught by the Pelagians, the gracious ability of the Arminians, and the natural ability of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/augustus-hopkins-strong/in-opposition-to-the-plenary-ability-taught-by-the-pelagians-the/)

Augustus Hopkins Strong

[Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/)

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