My journey as an atheist physics student to a Christian professor can be summarized this way:
God brought me to science, and then science brought me to God.
Repentance toward God, faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, holiness of heart and life, habits of real private prayer, love and reverence toward God's Word - these are the real proofs of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in a soul. Where he is, these marks will be seen. -@JCRyle
What is not impressive:
1. Pastoring a large church
2. Fandom in ministry
3. Writing a best selling book
4. Preaching on the conference circuit
5. Hosting a popular podcast
What is impressive:
Finishing well, after decades of faithful ministry, with integrity and character.
How fortunate it was for the world that when these great trials came upon it, there was a generation that terror could not conquer and brutal violence could not enslave.
— Winston Churchill
Repentance toward God, faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, holiness of heart and life, habits of real private prayer, love and reverence toward God's Word - these are the real proofs of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in a soul. Where he is, these marks will be seen. -@JCRyle
“The church will go underground. We had that under the Soviet Union. The church did not forget what it means to be persecuted. We will rearrange, reorganize, and do what we always do; preach the gospel.”
Yarsolav “Slavik” Pyzh
President
Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary
Why is a believer patient? Because he looks for the coming of the Lord. He can bear hard things without murmuring. He knows the time is short. He waits quietly for the King. -@JCRyle
Disciplines to cultivate holiness:
1.Meditate on God’s Word
2.Pray for sanctifying Grace
3.Participate in the life of the church
4.Flee worldliness as pilgrims on earth
5.Fill your mind with the glory of God
6.Know your sinful heart
7.Look to the blood of Christ
(RST, 3:694)
How to distinguish yourself:
1. Be on time, or early
2. Take notes during meetings
3. Stay in your lane & don’t criticize
4. Submit to authority when you disagree
5. Be an encourager to team members
6. Do what others are unwilling to do
7. Do it with diligence & a good attitude