John Gresham Machen Quote

Again, men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow that advice we shall have to close our Bible and desert its teachings. The New Testament is a polemic book almost from beginning to end... It is when men have felt compelled to take a stand against error that they have risen to the really great heights in the celebration of the truth


What is Christianity?: And Other Addresses (ed. 1951)


Again, men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow...

Again, men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow...

Again, men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow...

Again, men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow...