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Leonard Ravenhill Quotes: We have adopted the convenient theory that the Bible is a Book to be explained, whereas first and foremost it is a Book to be believed (and after that to be obeyed.)
         

We have adopted the convenient theory that the Bible is a Book to be explained, whereas first and foremost it is a Book to be believed (and after that to be obeyed.)


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A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men.



If Jesus had preached the same message that ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.

If Jesus had preached the same message that ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.



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There are two kinds of people in the world—only two kinds. Not black or white, rich or poor, but those either dead in sin or dead to sin.



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Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade him to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by his Spirit to move ourselves his way.



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I've got The Father on my side, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit and 2/3 of the angels. What do you think I'm going to do? Sit down and cry?



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The less power a church has, the more entertainment it has.



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How can you pull down strongholds of Satan if you don't even have the strength to turn off your TV?



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Smart men walked on the moon, daring men walked on the ocean floor, but wise men walk with God.





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