Alistair Begg Quotes - Page 2

Despite the obvious emphasis of Scripture (in regard to suffering), we are bombarded by suggestions that the 'successful' Christian living takes place in the realm of constant victory, health, wholeness, and financial prosperity. In response to this we are not to pretend that suffering doesn’t exist or that it might be instantly cured. Such notions are the product of empty heads and closed Bibles.

When we become captive to the Word of God, then we discover true freedom.

Father, write Your Word in our heart; make us men and women who understand Your truth.

I do not come to God so that Jesus can give me what I want. But I must come to God so that Jesus will grant me what I need.

Many of us are tempted to find the key in doing, but the answer is actually found in being. It is vital that we are routinely humbled by the reminder that Christian life is grounded, not in what we can do, but what has been done for us and what we need done to us.

It takes a whole Bible to make a whole Christian.

When we turn luxuries into necessities, we jeopardize our ability for contentedness.

The task of the teacher of the Bible is to open up what’s closed, to make plain what is obscure, to unravel what is knotted and to unfold what is tightly packed.

Our relationship with God will never be right as long as our relationship with others is wrong.

A good church is a Bible-centered church. Nothing is as important as this--not a large congregation, a witty pastor, or tangible experiences of the Holy Spirit.

To risk reputation and affection for the truth's sake is so demanding that to do it constantly you will need a degree of moral principle that only the Spirit of God can work in you. Do not turn your back like a coward, but play the man. Follow boldly in your Master's steps, for He has made this rough journey before you. Better a brief warfare and eternal rest than false peace and everlasting torment.

If our Christianity doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work.

Hold material goods and wealth on a flat palm and not in a clenched fist.

The reason most preaching is ignored today is that it deserves to be.

We as [churches] may be lampstands, but all of the light is Christ Himself. We exist in order that He might shine through us.

Refusal to forgive reveals we have minimized our offense against God and we have maximized a brother's offense against us.

If we are to say no to covetousness, we must learn to say yes to contentment. This involves learning to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5). Much of our discontentment may be traced to expectations that are essentially selfish and more often than not completely unrealistic.

Living at peace with everyone...is not an option, it's an obligation.

The return of Jesus will be personal, physical, visible and glorious.

When my children hear godliness out of my mouth and they see wickedness in my life, then I point them to heaven and I lead them to hell.

I never met a hopeful Christian who didn't read their Bible.

The Bible is one story that unfolds in one book, by one author, about one subject. A story that moves from promise to fulfillment.

Jesus did not come to live as an example of how to die as a martyr, but as a substitute, taking the place that we deserve in order that we might enjoy what we don't deserve. This is good news. Let us tell all our friends!

God is not counting our sins against us because He is counting our sins against Christ.

It is in getting to know my Bible that I get to know Jesus.