Evangelism Quote by Walter Chantry
““Much of modern preaching is anaemic, with the life-blood of God's nature absent from the message. Evangelists centre their message upon the man. Man has sinned and missed a great blessing. If man wants to retrieve his immense loss he must act thus and so. But the Gospel of Christ is very different. It begins with God and His glory. It tells men that they have offended a holy God, who will by no means pass by sin. It reminds sinners that the only hope of salvation is to be found in the grace and power of this same God. Christ's Gospel sends men to beg pardon of the Holy One.””
About This Quote
Modern preaching often omits God's nature, focusing on human sin, whereas the Gospel emphasizes God's glory and grace as the path to salvation.
In simple terms: Preaching should center on God's nature, not just human failings.
Key Takeaway
Shift sermons to highlight divine grace and glory.
Themes
theology
preaching
grace
salvation
Christ
Mood
hopeful
reflective
inspirational
Type
Evangelism:1
Gospel:1
Holy god:1
Nature:0
Preaching:1
Religion:1
Christ Gospel:1
Gospel Christ:1
Preaching Anaemic:1
Gospel Sends:1
When to use this quote
- church services
- sermon preparation
- faith education
- personal study
Key Concepts
biblical exegesis
spiritual formation
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on God’s glory change worship?
- What practices nurture awareness of divine grace?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on human sin can discourage believers.
![“Christ and His Gospel will always be spoken against. If you know a gospel which is approved by the age and patronized[6] by the learned, that gospel is a lie!”–1893,” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a0/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_gospel_christ-and-his-gospel-will-always-be-spo_597671.jpg)
