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Abraham Kuyper quotes

Dutch Theologian October 29, 1837 – November 8, 1920

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The curse should no longer rest upon the world itself, but upon that which is sinful in it, and instead of monastic flight from the world the duty is now emphasized of serving God in the world, in every position in life. Abraham Kuyper
In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, 'That is mine!'. Abraham Kuyper
The Holy Scripture is like a diamond: in the dark it is like a piece of glass, but as soon as the light strikes it the water begins to sparkle, and the scintillation of life greets us. Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper quote: "To have faith in the Word, Scripture must not grasp us in our..."
To have faith in the Word, Scripture must not grasp us in our critical thought, but in the life of the soul. Abraham Kuyper
Lutheranism restricted itself to an exclusively ecclesiastical and theological character, while Calvinism put its impress in and outside the church upon every aspect of human life. Abraham Kuyper
Calvinism is an all-embracing system of principles... It is rooted in a form of religion which was peculiarly its own, and form that specific religious consciousness there was developed first a particular theology, then a special church-order, and then a given form for political and social life. Abraham Kuyper
When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy, with all the fire of your faith. Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper quote: "He is your friend who pushes you nearer to God."
He is your friend who pushes you nearer to God. Abraham Kuyper
It is impossible, Bible in hand, to limit Christ's Church to one's own little community. It is everywhere, in all parts of the world; and whatever its external form, frequently changing, often impure, yet the gifts wherever received increase our riches. Abraham Kuyper
We believe that our salvation depends solely upon God's work in us, and not upon our testimony; and the little child with stammering lips, but wrought upon by the Holy Spirit, will precede vain scribes into the Kingdom of Heaven. Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper quote: "What is hell other than a realm in which unholiness works..."
What is hell other than a realm in which unholiness works without restraint in body and soul? Abraham Kuyper
The question is not if the candidate's heart is favorable to Christianity, but if he has Christ as his starting point even for politics, and will speak out His name! Abraham Kuyper
There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, "Mine! Abraham Kuyper
That Christ's Baptism was not a mere form, but the fulfilling of all righteousness, proves that He descended into the water burdened with our sins. Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper quote: "The other parties campaign for parliamentary seats, more or..."
The other parties campaign for parliamentary seats, more or less. We campaign for our principles! Abraham Kuyper

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