Derek Prince
Derek Prince
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Derek Prince was a renowned Christian minister, teacher, and author who went by his full name, Derek George Woolley Prince.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on September 6, 1915, in Bangalore, British India, to British parents, and passed away on September 30, 2003, at the age of 88, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Prince was a British-born Christian minister, Bible teacher, author, pastor, and televangelist. He is widely known for his teachings on God's love and redemption through Jesus Christ.
Early Life and Background
Derek Prince grew up in a military family, moving between various locations in the Indian subcontinent and England. His mother was a devout Christian who instilled in him a strong faith from an early age. At 17, Prince joined the British Army, serving during World War II. After the war, he studied theology at King's College London, later becoming ordained as a minister in the Church of England.
Major Accomplishments
Prince's life was marked by significant accomplishments:
- Author and Teacher: He authored over 40 books on Christian living and biblical truth, many of which remain bestsellers.
- Biblical Ministry: Prince founded Derek Prince Ministries International (DPMI), a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the Gospel worldwide through media, conferences, and Bible schools.
- Televangelist: He was one of the first televangelists, using television as a medium for preaching the Gospel and ministering to millions across the globe.
Notable Works or Actions
Some notable works and actions include:
- "Bible Correspondence Course": Prince developed a comprehensive Bible correspondence course that reached millions worldwide.
- "Principles for Living": He authored several books, including "Shaping History Through Prayer and Faith," which became a cornerstone of his teachings on prayer and spiritual warfare.
Impact and Legacy
Derek Prince's impact extends far beyond his individual accomplishments:
- Global Reach: His message of God's love and redemption through Jesus Christ has been translated into numerous languages, impacting millions worldwide.
- Influence on Contemporary Christianity: Prince's teachings have influenced a generation of Christian leaders, including pastors, missionaries, and authors.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Derek Prince is widely quoted and remembered for his:
- Clear Exposition of Scripture: He was known for his ability to break down complex biblical concepts into simple, understandable language.
- Emphasis on God's Love and Redemption: Through his teachings and writings, Prince emphasized the unconditional love of God towards humanity and the importance of personal redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.
Prince's legacy continues to inspire and guide Christians worldwide. His words offer a powerful reminder of God's unrelenting love and desire for human restoration through faith in Jesus Christ.
Quotes by Derek Prince
The blood of Christ is the visible, eternal evidence of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. When we come in the name of Jesus, we come in the merits of the blood that He shed on our behalf.
A curse could also be likened to a long, evil arm stretched out from the past. It rests upon you with a dark, oppressive force that inhibits the full expression of your personality. You never feel completely free to be yourself. You sense that you have potential within you that is never fully developed. You always expect more of yourself than you are able to achieve.
When you have met God’s conditions, He casts your sins behind His back into the ocean of His forgetfulness. It was Corrie ten Boom who added, “And when God casts our sins into the ocean, He puts up a sign: No fishing!” If almighty God has forgotten your sins, why should you try to remember them?
The power of proclamation is the one weapon the church needs to major in these days.
And that is why we sometimes have to push through enemy territory when we pray. It is not that we are praying out of the will of God, or that God is unwilling to hear us, but that we have to penetrate a hostile kingdom in the heavenlies in order to reach Him.
We are rebels at war with God. We cannot make peace with Him until we lay down our rebellion –.
In a certain sense God has committed to every father the responsibility to embody, as a person, the ultimate revelation of the Bible, fatherhood. To be a real father is the most perfect depiction of God that any man can achieve, because it is the ultimate revelation of God Himself. In fact, every father represents God to his family. That is not an option! The question is, Do you as a father represent God rightly or wrongly?
For those whose outlook is limited to the material realm, contentment and security must be measured in terms of material abundance. But for those who have learned to look in faith to God, there is another Source, inexhaustible and unfluctuating.