Power Evangelism Quotes

“Everybody gets to play.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“Instead of a call to the King and His kingdom, people are hearing a gospel that emphasizes self: come to Jesus and get this or that need met, be personally fulfilled, reach your potential.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“Christian signs and wonders are beyond rationality, but they serve a rational purpose: to authenticate the gospel. The gospel is opposed to the pluralistic lie that says all religious experience is equally valid. Signs and wonders validate Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His lordship over every area of our lives.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“The end of biblical study consists rather in enhanced faith, hope and love both for the individual and the community. The historical-critical method is inadequate, in other words, because it does not address piety.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“Proclamation of a faulty gospel will produce faulty or, at best, weak Christians.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“unbelief is the evil that is conquered in a power encounter.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism

“Today, I no longer try to be good; instead, I am only concerned with doing God’s bidding. What He commands, I do. Now my personal life is more conformed to His righteousness and character than it used to be. Following His commands does not leave much time for sin.”
― John Wimber, Power Evangelism