Bible Quote by J. Gresham Machen
““A terrible crisis unquestionably has arisen in the Church. In the ministry of evangelical churches are to be found hosts of those who reject the gospel of Christ. By the equivocal use of traditional phrases, by the representation of differences of opinion as though they were only differences about the interpretation of the Bible, entrance into the Church was secured for those who are hostile to the very foundations of the faith.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith and the Crisis of the Church, 1935
Some evangelical churches hide anti‑gospel views behind ambiguous language, allowing hostile members.
In simple terms: Ambiguity hides false beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Demand clear doctrine.
Themes
church
doctrine
truth
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- sermon preparation
- membership interviews
- faith education
Key Concepts
theology
hermeneutics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern genuine doctrine?
- What signs reveal hidden hostility?
A Different Perspective
Not all churches are aware of this infiltration.
