We must realize that the Reformation world view leads in the direction of government freedom. But the humanist world view with inevitable certainty leads in the direction of statism. This is so because humanists, having no god, must put something at the center, and it is inevitably society, government, or the state.
Francis Schaeffer...that is our calling: to show that there is a reality in personal relationship, and not just words about it.
Francis SchaefferChrist's crucifixion was on a hill, by a road, where everybody who passed by could not only see his pain, but also his shame. It was not done in a shadow, hidden away somewhere.
Francis SchaefferThe Lord is the General, and he has the right . . . the sovereign right . . . to put us where he wants in the battle.
Francis SchaefferOur relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful - Christian community is the final apologetic.
Francis Schaeffer