One day C. H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he thought this was a rather inappropriate place for such a message. “Weather vanes are changeable,” he said, “but God’s love is constant.”
“I don’t agree with you about those words, Charles,” replied his friend. “You misunderstood the meaning. That sign is indicating a truth: Regardless of which way the wind blows, God is love.”
Keep the Gospel Clear!
Keep the issue clear:
• The issue is sin, and Who is going to forgive it.
Keep the direction clear:
• It is from the Giver to the recipient. The gift of righteousness is given when you believe.
Keep the requirements clear:
• It is salvation through FAITH. There is nothing more!
— Charles Ryrie
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