Christian Quote by Paris Reidhead
““If I had my way, I would declare a moratorium on public preaching of 'the plan of salvation' in America for one to two years. Then I would call on everyone who has use of the airwaves and the pulpits to preach the holiness of God, the righteousness of God, and the Law of God until sinners would cry out, 'What must we do to be saved?" Then I would take them off in a corner and whisper the gospel to them. Don't use John 3:16. Such drastic action is needed because we have a gospel hardened generation of sinners by telling them how to be saved before they have any understanding why they need to be saved.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Moratorium on Preaching" by Paris Reidhead, 1970s
He proposes halting superficial salvation messages, urging deeper, reflective gospel teaching to reach hardened hearts.
In simple terms: Stop shallow preaching; focus on deep gospel.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize depth over volume.
Themes
faith
communication
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- church services
- media outreach
- educational workshops
- personal discipleship
Key Concepts
theology
evangelism
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can deeper teaching be made accessible?
- What risks arise from limiting public preaching?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched habits may meet resistance.
