Action 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 airways and the pulpits to preach the holiness of God, therighteousness 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. Such drastic action is needed because we have gospel-hardened a 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: Unknown, likely a public address by Paris Reidhead, 20th century
He urges shifting preaching from abstract salvation promises to emphasizing God’s holiness, righteousness, and law, then personally sharing the gospel to awaken true understanding.
In simple terms: Focus preaching on God’s character, then whisper the gospel personally.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize deep understanding over superficial promises.
Themes
faith
preaching
gospel
understanding
evangelism
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
evangelical
When to use this quote
- church services
- radio broadcasts
- small group meetings
- personal evangelism
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
personal witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance doctrinal teaching with personal evangelism?
- What methods foster genuine spiritual curiosity?
A Different Perspective
May be impractical in pluralistic societies and could alienate listeners.
