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Quotes from writings of the Reformed Theologian,Pastor and Author, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson. Unofficial Profile.

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When you look at the Cross, what do you see? You see God’s awesome faithfulness. - Sinclair Ferguson
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There is a difference between a well-instructed congregation and a well-nourished one. - Sinclair Ferguson
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RT @JohnStott_: + Earlier today John Stott went to be with the Lord. - John Stott (1921-2011)
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The foundation of worship in the heart is not emotional...it is theological. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The arrow of God's judgment against our sin penetrated the heart of God Himself on Calvary. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The foundation of worship in the heart is not emotional...it is theological. - Sinclair Ferguson
Contentment is an undervalued grace. - Sinclair Ferguson
Do I learn through dark providences, or simply seem relieved when they are over? - Sinclair Ferguson
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In the Bible the verb "justify" means "to count righteous" not "to make righteous. - Sinclair Ferguson
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There is nothing more important to learn about Christian growth than this: Growing in grace means becoming like Christ- S. Ferguson
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We cannot reach our destination if we are travelling in the wrong direction. - Sinclair Ferguson
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How do we bring glory to God? The Bible's short answer is: by growing more and more like Jesus Christ. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The heart-conviction of sin is the way grace prepares the heart for more grace. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The spiritual life is lived between two polarities: our sin and God's grace. - Sinclair Ferguson
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A wrong view of God leads inevitably to a failure to enjoy and grow in His grace. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The foundation of our love for the Lord lies in the recognition of His holiness, our sinfulness, and His grace - Sinclair Ferguson
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As in all warfare, the two essential elements in victory are knowing your enemy and knowing your resources. - Slinclair Ferguson
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We are not soaked in, and therefore cannot be energized by, God’s Word. - Sinclair Ferguson
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Worship is not something we "work up," it is something that "comes down" to us, from the character of God. - Sinclair Ferguson
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The foundation of worship in the heart is not emotional ("I feel full of worship" or "The atmosphere is so worshipful")- S. Ferguson
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