The gospel must be preached afresh and told in new ways to each generation, since every generation has its own unique questions. The gospel must constantly be forwarded to a new address, because the recipient is repeatedly changing his place of address.
Helmut ThielickeWhen God forgives us for hitting Him with a club we should manage to put up with the pin pricks we get from our fellows.
Helmut ThielickeI don't believe that God is a fussy faultfinder in dealing with theological ideas. He who provides forgiveness for a sinful life will also surely be a generous judge of theological reflection. Even an orthodox theologian can be spiritually dead, while perhaps a heretic crawls on forbidden bypaths to the sources of life.
Helmut ThielickeTell me how much you know of the sufferings of your fellowmen and I will tell you how much you have loved them.
Helmut Thielicke