28 Quotes by Steven J. Lawson

The doctrines known as Calvinism are not something that emerged late in church history, but rather are that which takes its origins in the teachings of Jesus.1 – James Montgomery Boice.

No man is too weak for God to use, only too strong.

Expository preaching consists in the explanation and application of a passage of Scripture. Without explanation it is not expository; without application it is not preaching.“32.

You cannot have Christ for your Savior unless you also have Him as your Lord.

May I beg you carefully to judge every preacher, not by his gifts, not by his elocutionary powers, not by his status in society, not by the respectability of his congregation, not by the prettiness of his church, but by this – does he preach the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation?”43.

Every decision and direction must come under this overarching goal of bringing glory to God.

The only true reformation is that which emanates from the Word of God.

None of us can ever humble ourselves too much.

It is desperately essential in this hour that preachers recover a soaring vision of the supremacy of God. Life-changing, history-altering preaching will come only when pastors reclaim a high view of God’s blazing holiness and are overshadowed by His absolute sovereignty. Towering thoughts of God’s transcendent glory must captivate preachers’ souls.