First time Quote by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
““The Church is in eclipse at the moment, but what does it matter? It is God’s! And the Church will be brought to the place which God has purposed for her. Christ will come again. And he will come, probably as he did the first time, when we will all feel utterly hopeless and filled with despair and say that the Church is finished and that nothing can be done. He will come and he will scatter his enemies””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Church’s Future, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, 1970s
The Church may seem powerless now, but divine purpose ensures its eventual triumph over despair and opposition.
In simple terms: God will restore the Church despite current darkness.
Key Takeaway
Trust in God's plan for the Church.
Themes
faith
hope
perseverance
destiny
Mood
reflective
hopeful
determined
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- community worship
- mission work
- times of doubt
Key Concepts
Divine providence
eschatology
spiritual warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when faith feels eclipsed?
- What role does patience play in spiritual hope?
A Different Perspective
Human agency cannot replace divine timing.
![“[Christ] will come again. But we must look to Scripture, not human thought, for our guide to preparing.” quote by David Jeremiah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b82/david-jeremiah-990_bible_christ-will-come-again-but-we-must-look_170377.jpg)
