Born Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“When the Church listens to the Holy Spirit, it becomes fruitful. New movements are born.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of the Holy Spirit, 1935
When the Church aligns with the Holy Spirit, it experiences growth and spawns new movements, indicating spiritual receptivity fuels renewal.
In simple terms: Spiritual alignment sparks growth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
church renewal
growth
movement
faith
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- faith communities
- missionary work
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
collective awakening
missionary zeal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches stay open to new spiritual movements?
- What practices nurture receptivity to the Holy Spirit?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can arise from institutional inertia or doctrinal rigidity.
