Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (4th Edition) Quotes

“Later, in order to indicate this, God changed his name from Abram (“exalted father”) to Abraham (“father of a multitude”) because, he said to him, “I have made you the father of a multitude of nations” (Gen 17:5).”
― Ralph D. Winter, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (4th Edition): A Reader

“Charles Spurgeon, preaching from the text, “All power is given unto Me...Lo I am with you always,” used these words: “You have a factor here that is absolutely infinite, and what does it matter as to what other factors may be. ‘I will do as much as I can,’ says one. Any fool can do that. He that believes in Christ does what he can not do, attempts the impossible and performs it.”1”
― Ralph D. Winter, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (4th Edition): A Reader

“We advocate neither the arrogance which imposes our culture on others, nor the syncretism which mixes the gospel with cultural elements incompatible with it, but rather a humble sharing of the good news—made possible by the mutual respect of a genuine friendship.”
― Ralph D. Winter, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (Fourth Edition):: Combined Ebook

“To participate in mission is quite impossible unless one also wages war against every form of opposition to God’s intentions wherever it be found, whether in churches, the world of the nations, or one’s own life.”
― Ralph D. Winter, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (Fourth Edition):: Combined Ebook