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They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Haggai

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Here are four thoughtful quotes from four different voices on Haggai:

Warren W. Wiersbe — on the excuses the people made for postponing God’s work:

“Too often we make excuses when we ought to be making confessions and obeying the Lord.”

Charles Spurgeon — on Haggai’s command to “consider your ways”:

“Consider your ways practically by altering them.”

J. Alec Motyer — on the returned exiles’ misplaced priorities:

    “Their problem was not lack of goods but of good.”

    David Guzik — on God’s response once the people finally obeyed:

      “He always empowers and encourages us to do what He commands.”

      Haggai’s message is remarkably contemporary: Stop making spiritual-sounding excuses, take a hard look at your priorities, and then do something about them.

      They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Habakkuk

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      Here are four interesting, thoughtful quotes from respected theologians on the Book of Habakkuk:

      Habakkuk 2:4
      Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

      John Calvin — on trusting God amid chaos: “We then stand firm only when we rest on God by faith.” Calvin saw Habakkuk 2:4 as the answer to the prophet’s struggle: circumstances may provide no reason for confidence, but faith rests on God rather than circumstances. (The Gospel Coalition)

      Warren W. Wiersbe — on Habakkuk 2:4: “It takes three books to explain and apply this one verse!” Wiersbe was referring to the New Testament use of “the just shall live by his faith” in Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews. (StudyLight)

      Martin Luther — Habakkuk 2:4 became foundational to Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. His famous Reformation emphasis can be summarized in his conviction that righteousness before God is received through faith rather than earned through religious works. Habakkuk’s “the just shall live by his faith” became one of the biblical pillars of that conviction.

      Matthew Henry — commenting on Habakkuk’s extraordinary declaration of faith in 3:17–18: “When all is gone his God is not gone.” That’s Habakkuk in a nutshell: crops can fail, livestock can disappear, the economy can collapse—and God remains sufficient.

      They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Nahum

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      Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected Christian leaders and theologians on the Book of Nahum:

      John Calvin (1509–1564) — on the purpose of Nahum’s prophecy: “The design of the Prophet was to comfort the Jews, by showing that God would undertake their cause.”

      Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) — on Nahum 1:7: “Right in the middle of the surging flood stands out, like a green island, this most cheering, comforting, and delightful text.”

      J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) — on the central message of Nahum: “Nahum reveals the other side of the attributes of God. God is love, but God is also holy and righteous and good.”

      Warren Wiersbe (1929–2019) — on Nineveh’s coming judgment: “God had patiently dealt with Nineveh, but now His judgment was going to fall.”

      They Said It: Famous Quotes About The Book Of Ephesians

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      Here are some famous quotes from influential faith leaders about Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians.

      John Stott (Christian theologian)

      “The Letter to the Ephesians is a marvelously concise, yet comprehensive summary of the Christian good news and its implications. Nobody can read it without being moved to wonder and worship.”
      — John Stott, “The Message of Ephesians”

      Watchman Nee (Chinese church leader)

      “Ephesians tells us what the Church is in Christ. God’s greatest work is not the creation of the universe, but the creation of the Church.”
      — Watchman Nee, “Sit, Walk, Stand”

      Charles Haddon Spurgeon (English preacher)

      “There is no book more full of doctrine and experience than this brief epistle. He who would understand the mystery of the Church, let him read Ephesians.”
      — C.H. Spurgeon, Sermon on Ephesians

      Warren Wiersbe (Bible teacher and commentator)

      “Ephesians is the believer’s bank book. In it, Paul explains the wealth we have in Christ and how to use it for God’s glory.”
      — Warren Wiersbe, “Be Rich: Ephesians”