R. Alan Woods Quotes

Quite aside from supernatural experiences, after having given this much thought and extensive consideration, I am quite certain that it is Christianity that is based in Objective Reality and Truth and is therefore validpp

It would behoove you to have your thesis finely tuned and the logical arguments utilized in support of it tightly woven into a credible, and creatively persuasive tapestry.

My metaphysical thinking is more in alignment with Plato rather than Aristotle's." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]

The Reality of the Creator God of Christianity blatantly reveals itself in His majestic handy-work."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

There are no shortcuts to maturity in discipleship; it was, is, and always will be learned over time and under pressure walking in union with Christ."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

'Lady Wisdom' is my wife and those I reach with Truth understood are my children".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

The Fathers intent desire is that none would 'perish'. The promise God has given us is one of 'liberation'- Freedom. Being set free "from" captivity and reconciled "to" your Father. Intimacy with Jesus garners son-ship with Abba. As Jesus "demonstrated" that Son-ship of Grace he said, 'I only "say" and "do" what I hear the Father saying and doing'. Proclaiming the Kingdom of God by "Do'in the Stuff". The early church 'got' Jesus. John Wimber 're-got' Jesus and began proclaiming the Kingdom and demonstrating it as any loving son would of his Father. Now, we are no longer refuges but 'Bona Fide' citizens in good standing with our King and our new country. Where Love, Mercy, Grace; Peace 'rains' on us eternally here and now. 'The Already But Not Yet' (Ruis)."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Don't settle for less than God's best for you".~R. Alan Woods [2013]

People respond when they are taught, and that primarily by example, rather than preached at. Jesus modeled just this approach in His life."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

The problem with the church is the church

God is great, God is faithful".~R. Alan Woods [2103]

‎"The more we spend our time 'practicing the presence' of Jesus, the more we become like Him"~ R. Alan Woods

Christ awareness is imperative."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

In the sense of Lewis, I am a moderately 'good man'".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

The more important point is that Reality is much more 'nuanced' that we may imagine. Operationally co-existent economies make for a much better fit into what we now know about our material universe per quantum physics, et al. This is after all His creation and He is the Rational One. Reason and Faith are not antithetical, but rather synergistic.

Being that 'reason is not antithetical to faith' (Woods) and that Pentecost established the Reality of super-nature (Lewis) and that 'theology matters' (Wimber), then 'empowered evangelicalism' (Nathan) is the natural expression of discipleship."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Jesus said, 'Enter into My rest' and let God do what He does best

None of us are getting out of here alive".

The operative word here is 'gifts', plural, meaning not everyone will necessarily have the same combination of gifting that God has ordained for them to utilize in fulfilling their purpose within the Body of Christ. In other words, we all have different gifts and therefore niches within which we fit in The Body of Christ 'universal' ". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]

Sharks to not eat Chinese people because they get hungry thirty minutes later".

There are three people one can never reason with: a drunk, a crazy person, and a fool.

The world and it's people are my church".~R. Alan Woods [1996]

Beware when wrong-doing is called good and right-doing is called evil.

My life is an open book; at least this photo album".~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Don't get me wrong, I like NASCAR and shopping at Nordstrom's, but discipleship is intrinsic as a lifestyle."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

There are sins much more serious than socio-pathologies which really are mental illnesses, whereas self-righteousness is an illness of the soul.

Put that in your self-righteous pipe and smoke it!!!.

Everything I have learned has not come from books, it has come experientially over time under pressure walking with Christ".~ R. Alan Woods [2012]

Instead of hopping around like a wild in'jun on fire, try counting from 10 backwards while hopping on one foot".

As Christians it is not just for us to know what we believe, but why we believe it".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

Envy is a buzz killer."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Be annoyed and sin not" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]

Faith without reason produces a mindless Christianity which is less than useless; the focus on justice in this world produces a theology that chases its own tail."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

The free-will of man cannot impune the sovereignty of God, and conversely the sovereignty of God would not impune the free-will of men".

I contend that those who Agape can only administer mercy and grace."~R. Alan Woods [2012]

It is not enough just to read the Bible; it is even just as important to understand it. As to living it- that is accomplished in and through us by the Holy Spirit."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

You can only accomplish the impossible when the God of the possible is involved".~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Although there are several 'schools of thought' relating to why God allows mental, emotional, and physical afflictions, it essentially remains a mystery"~ R. Alan Woods [2012]

God impressed me with this a long time ago: 'Roddy, I will never do anything through you until I have done it to you!'."~R. Alan Woods [1998]

God is The Reasonable One, therefore reason & faith are not antithetical" ~R. Alan Woods [2007]

Grace has not been well understood by the post-modern church let alone applied as post-moderns in our lives as a reality that Christ secured for us."~R. Alan Woods [2012]

In my opinion, anyone who says they have no anxiety at all over experiencing their own physical death is not in touch with their humanity".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

To us post-moderns, empathy is a stranger in a strange land". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]

Help us to forgive ourselves as we struggle in our process of forgiving others."~R. Alan Woods [2013]

We die well when we die with purpose fulfilled".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

I am in complete alignment with my thinking with this statement by F. F. Bruce: 'Whether our approach is theological or historical, it does matter whether the New Testament documents are reliable or not'." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]

God has given all of us both the mind and the heart. And He fully expects us to use them

Love is faith in action." ~R. Alan Woods [2006]

Evil does not fight against evil, rather it struggles against Good. Where as, Good does not struggle against evil, rather it overwhelmingly defeats it".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

We are all sinners who have been saved by Grace. We have not been saved from sinning, but we have been redeemed despite it".~ R. Alan Woods [2012]

Knowledge & understanding mixed with ones convictions of 'experience' is hardly impositional". ~R. Alan Woods [2012]

Reason and Faith are not antithetical, but rather synergistic".

Coming into a realization that there is purpose in why God has given all of us the gift of life- To promote the cause of Christ and God's Kingdom in a creative manner that expresses our uniqueness.

After witnessing the inauguration ceremonies, I am compelled to state how deeply grateful and infinitely thankful and eternally blessed I am to and by God for the privilege of being born and for living out my life in this amazing country- The United States of America

Trust is developed under pressure and over time; just as with God by us." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]

Our healing is in His hands".~R. Alan Woods [2012]

We don't do the cleaning, the Holy Spirit does

This ain't my first rodeo!".~R. Alan Woods [1999]

Freedom for freedoms sake."~R. Alan Woods [2006]

I'm of the opinion that many Christians are in deep denial about the reality of there being 'real' Evil in this world. Evil that cannot be reasoned with; is reprobate, incorrigible, determined, un-appeasable, violent, murderous, and unrelenting. I find this denial shocking in that the Bible clearly shows that in the end this battle is all about Good vs. Evil. This is a very real and present danger to the leaders and people of Israel. They know the truth and are not in any denial about it!!! It's harsh, yes! However, it is Real and a danger to those in Israel. This is not my first rodeo!!! Combat brings me no joy!!! But, God has His holy warriors who risk their lives so others can have the luxury to live in denial!!! Israeli's have no such luxury!!!