Voices and influences
Johann Arndt
A German Lutheran pastor whose devotional book True Christianity taught a faith lived out in repentance and the following of Christ; the Pietists counted him their forerunner.
Summary
This site quotes Johann Arndt 2 times across 2 books, and lists 0 works.
- Lived 1555 to 1621, German.
- Quoted here most in John: 1 of 2.
Johann Arndt
- Lived
- 1555 to 1621
- Nation
- German
- Tradition
- Lutheran
- Portrait
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2 of 2 quotations
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“Every one is very willing to be a servant of Christ; but no one will consent to be his follower.”
True Christianity, the author's preface to the first book, section 3, page xxxix, 1606
John 12:26 If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. BSB
“There are many who suppose that Theology is merely a science, or an art of words, whereas it is a living experience and practical exercise.”
True Christianity, the author's preface to the first book, section 2, page xxxix, 1606
James 1:22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. BSB
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This site quotes Johann Arndt 2 times across 2 books.
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A German Lutheran pastor whose devotional book True Christianity taught a faith lived out in repentance and the following of Christ; the Pietists counted him their forerunner.
2 quotations across 2 books
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