Accepting Quote by R. A. Torrey
“We must always bear in mind that the primary purpose of our work, is not to get persons to join the church or to give up their bad habits or to do anything else than this, to accept Jesus Christ, as their Saviour.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Evangelical preaching, 1930s
The core goal of ministry is to lead people to accept Jesus as Savior, not merely to change habits or recruit members.
In simple terms: Ministry aims at salvation, not just behavior change.
Key Takeaway
Focus on spiritual conversion.
Themes
faith
evangelism
purpose
mission
spirituality
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal counseling
- faith education
- media evangelism
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
salvation
missionary work
ethical persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true conversion look like in daily life?
- How can ministries balance salvation and social responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizing conversion can overlook social justice concerns.
