Christianity Quote by J. Gresham Machen
““The world is lying in misery, we ourselves are sinners, men are perishing in sin every day. The gospel is the sole means of escape; let us preach it to the world while yet we may. So desperate is the need that we have no time to engage in vain babblings or old wives’ fables. While we are discussing the exact location of the churches of Galatia, men are perishing under the curse of the law; while we are settling the date of Jesus’ birth, the world is doing without its Christmas message.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith, 1935
Human sin and worldly suffering demand urgent gospel proclamation, not idle theological debate.
In simple terms: Preach the gospel now, not just discuss doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sharing salvation over scholarly disputes.
Themes
faith
urgency
mission
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
theological
missional
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal evangelism
- media preaching
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
salvation
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance deep study with urgent outreach?
- What risks arise from neglecting doctrinal clarity?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue for academic freedom over immediate preaching.
