"God often goes to the gutter to find the recipient for His grace. He lifts him out, washes him and transforms him - making him into a child of God fit for His kingdom. That is God’s grace."
About Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith — Life and Legacy
Chuck Smith was a pivotal figure in American Christianity, best known for founding the Calvary Chapel movement in the 1960s. His distinctive approach to teaching, which focused on verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, made scripture accessible and relevant to a generation seeking spiritual truth amid societal upheaval. Smith's philosophy centered on grace, as reflected in his assertion that 'Grace is the unmerited favor of God,' which underscores his belief that salvation is a gift rather than a reward for good deeds. Through his teachings, Smith challenged the traditional norms of church worship, advocating for a more informal and contemporary style that resonated with youth and encouraged community involvement. His influence extended beyond his church, as he inspired a network of Calvary Chapels across the globe, emphasizing the importance of personal faith and collective worship. Smith's legacy continues to shape modern evangelical practices, making his insights on faith and leadership particularly relevant today. In a world often divided by doctrine, Smith's emphasis on unity and grace serves as a reminder of the core tenets of Christianity, urging believers to focus on love and acceptance. His quotes and teachings remain a source of inspiration for many, illustrating the lasting impact of his ministry on contemporary faith communities.
Quote collection
Chuck Smith quotes (page 1 of 2)
29 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Prayer is the most important activity a born-again Christian can perform. It should head your list of priorities, for certainly the world around us desperately needs prayer. Prayer will open the door for God to do a glorious work in these last days. Prayer will stem the tide of evil."
"Look, don't judge Christianity by the imperfect examples that we have seen in history. Judge it by Jesus Christ."
"There are more battles won through prayer than by any other means."
"You have only one life and it will soon be past, and only what's done for Christ will last."
"God will allow us to follow self-help, self-improvement programs until we have tried them all, until we finally come to the honest confession, ‘I can't do it. I can't be righteous in my own strength!’ It is then, when we admit our utter powerlessness, that we find hope. For it is then when the Lord intervenes to do a work that we could not do for ourselves."
"Paul points out that some say, 'I'm of Paul,' while others say, 'I'm of Apollos.' He asked, 'Isn't that carnal?' But what's the difference between saying that or saying, 'I'm a Baptist,' 'I'm a Presbyterian,' 'I'm a Methodist,' 'I'm a Catholic'? I have found that the more spiritual a person becomes, the less denominational he is. We should realize that we're all part of the Body of Christ and that there aren't any real divisions in the Body. We're all one."
"The purpose is not that you might get more of the Holy Spirit, but that the Holy Spirit might get more of you."
"Sometimes we make the mistake of thinking God uses only 'special' people the strong, the intelligent, the beautiful. We don't think He has a place for the rest of us. We are so wrong!"
"Wisdom is knowing what to do with what you know."
"God is more interested in what we are than in what we do. He looks for fruit; we try to produce works."
"The most important thing a born again Christian can do is to pray."
"So live for the kingdom of God. Seek to bring glory to Jesus Christ and the Lord will use you. It is my prayer, my constant and daily prayer, that God would keep me useable."
"Where God guides, God provides."
"If through faith you have placed your eternal destiny in the loving hands of Jesus Christ, you can be sure that God is at work, shaping the events and circumstances of your life into a beautiful mosaic that will reveal His Son to the men and women around you. His hand is on you, as it has been since before you were born."
"God's Word is the only reliable guideline for living. Following your heart, without the leading of His Word and His Spirit, will lead you to His judgement."
"As you commit your life to follow the Lord, He begins to plant His desires in your heart, then guides you according to His plan"
"Though prayer doesn't change God's mind or God's purposes, prayer does change something- It changes us."
"I think it rather pathetic that so many people are looking forward to heaven to prove that their doctrinal position was correct."
"I would rather have the wrong facts and a right attitude, than right facts and a wrong attitude."