Christ Quote by Greg L. Bahnsen
“The Kingdom must be advanced not merely extensively, but also intensively. The Church must seek to conquer not merely every man for Christ, but also the whole of man”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theonomy of the Kingdom, Greg L. Bahnsen, 1975
The kingdom should be expanded both in breadth and depth, and the church should aim to transform entire lives, not just declare belief.
In simple terms: Expand reach and deepen impact.
Key Takeaway
Pursue both growth and transformation.
Themes
mission
spirituality
holism
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
theological
missional
When to use this quote
- church planting
- cultural engagement
- personal discipleship
- social reform
Key Concepts
Kingdom theology
anthropology
missiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we assess deep transformation?
- What strategies balance expansion and depth?
A Different Perspective
Depth may be harder to measure than breadth.
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