Nothing in the afterlife of the believer adds in the smallest degree to his title of favor with God, nor to his perfect security. Through faith alone this standing before God is conferred, and before Him the weakest person, if he be but a true believer on the Lord Jesus Christ, has precisely the same title as the most illustrious saint. Author: C.I. Scofield |
A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do. Author: C.S. Lewis |
If we really think that home is elsewhere and that this life is a "wandering to find home," why should we not look forward to the arrival? Author: C.S. Lewis |
Depend on it, my hearer, you never will go to heaven unless you are prepared to worship Jesus Christ as God. Author: Charles Spurgeon |
If heaven were by merit, it would never be heaven to me, for if I were in it I should say, "I am sure I am here by mistake; I am sure this is not my place; I have no claim to it." But if it be of grace and not of works, then we may walk into heaven with boldness. Author: Charles Spurgeon Source: Sermons, 6.354. |
There are no crown-wearers in heaven who were not cross-bearers here below. Author: Charles Spurgeon |
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If the way to heaven is so narrow, and so few find it, what will become of those who never seek it? Author: William Tiptaft |
If this world with its fading pleasures is so much admired, what must heaven be, which God praises? Author: William Tiptaft |
Christ's yesterday was the accomplishment of redemption,--His tomorrow is the having His Church with Himself in glory. But He is a living Christ for today. Author: G.V. Wigram |
Strange that I am not ever looking up, if I expect to see the door of heaven open, and the One I love coming out. Oh! what a scene, when He comes forth to change these vile bodies, fashioning them like to His own glorious body! Author: G.V. Wigram |
Shall we find that we have experienced all Christ's love here, when we meet Him in heaven? Author: G.V. Wigram |
The beginning of the way to heaven, is to feel that we are on the way to hell. Author: J.C. Ryle |