R. Alan Woods

“The Biblical manuscripts are quite unequivocally clear on the issue of marriage and its definition. The law of the land may change, however the Holy Writ shall not."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

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

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

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

“I do not politicize Christianity nor my discipleship as Jesus did not politicize either His divinity nor his humanity.”

“The Life of Pi' timelessly encapsulates an objectively true & real meme that God is Love and seeks out those He calls unto himself."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“To me, everyday is an observance of a 'holy day' for 'this is the day the Lord has made' and as such I do not observe high nor 'low' Holy days."~R. Alan Woods {2013]”

“Ah, a breath of fresh air: reasonable faith!!!"~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“There are enough hours in a day to know that you are truly loved."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“I am a 'Light' seeker with a 'tude'!."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“I have struck out more times than I can count, but I have hit many home runs as well".~R. Alan Woods {2013]”

“Being that the *historical* Jesus was of pure Hebraic descent- lineage of Eber- He was not an Arab or of Arabic descent, therefore He was not dark skinned as most Israeli's are not."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“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.”

“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]”

“There exits within the ecclesia and among its citizens a phenomena I refer to as 'Spiritual Correctness'. Essentially it says: 'Don't say anything that could offend anyone, focus on what is right with the 'church' and its leadership, don't be critical, speak the truth in 'love', promote the status quo, don't make 'waves', don't call anyone 'out', respect 'authority', don't expose 'wrong-doing', cover those who 'spiritually abuse' others, keep it 'secret' within our family; don't ask any hard questions. Sounds exactly like the textbook definition of a highly dysfunctional family system. The only 'system' and its enablers that Jesus spoke out against vehemently was the religious system of His day and its leadership."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“To Christy Wimber:"Are you even aware of the massive growth of the 'organic' home church movement in the USA??? They are primarily comprised of those Christians who have suffered significant 'spiritual abuse' (Dr. Ken Blue) within the 'organized' churches of which the Vineyard may be sadly included. I know John came down hard on any servant leader who spiritually abused anyone if he was personally aware of it!!! Alas, John is gone and there doesn't seem to be anyone who comes near to filling his spiritual 'shoes' within VCFUSA. Seems to me God is putting those in leadership who abuse the flock in their place...an empty church!!!"~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.”

“Do I believe in demonic possession?My thinking is more aligned with 'demonization' in the context of Christianity & Spirit-filled believers, whereas I am quite certain an 'unbeliever' can possibly become 'possessed' by a demonic spirit('s).”

“Mr. Dawkins' assertions are self-refuting- ie. Actual infinity vs. potential infinity easily makes the most reasonable argument for theism and a Deity. Now, the argument for the Creator God of Christianity requires much more time, energy, and logical effort."~R. Alan Woods [2007]”

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

“I suspect Dr. Robert L. Webb may be theologically a 'hyper-Calvinist' of the Jesse Mercer persuasion."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

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

“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]”

“Jesus' whole life was a lesson in Truth where the rubber meets the road."~R. Alan Woods [2007]”

“The character of Jesus can only be ultimately known experientially through the indwelling of His Spirit in union with us."~"The character of Jesus can only be ultimately known experientially through the indwelling of His Spirit in union with us."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“I was 'led' to read The Shack by Wm Paul Young after the sudden & unexpected death of my fiance', Marina DeAngelo in July of 2012. It helped me as it has millions of people with the trauma and grief associated with the great personal loss of a loved one."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“In my qualified opinion as a Biblical scholar, there is 'massive' and overwhelming historical evidence that the New Testament manuscripts are in fact reliable." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“The synoptic Gospels of the New Testament manuscripts make us aware of Christ's character and gives us a view of the 'son-ship' He modeled which flowed out of that Divine character." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“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]”

“The idea that we are to be absorbed into the Deity is Gnostic in its origins and is quite antithetical to Christianity."~R. Alan Woods [2006]”

“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]”

“When we give our heartbreak to God, he fashions it into a softer and even more loving heart."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

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

“Friendship evangelism' is the freedom to Agape others without an agenda (Young)."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“Show me a man who has no interest in his own good, and I'll show you a man who is not in touch with his own humanity."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“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]”

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

“Ordinarily, I am not in complete alignment with anyone elses thinking but my own and that of Jesus Christ."~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]”

“Christ's humanity is presentation, His words & works are the substance encapsulating his Divinity".~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“I have never had the desire, need, nor the inclination to ever be the one to make the one I love cry."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“If the Love of Christ in us and through us does not affect others as it has us, then it is not authentic".~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“It never ceases to amaze me when God wants to take someone to the next level in their life and they let fear of the unknown rob them of tremendous blessings. I think there are two common problems with Christians- They are scared to death of being truly free and of God's overwhelming love.”

“In my opinion, we will always be sinners in need of our Savior, Jesus Christ."~R. Alan Woods [2007]”

“But by the grace of God I am what I am."~1 Corinthians 15:10"Paul was alluding here to his honest response to those who were constantly criticizing, slandering, and defaming him and his character. This was the 'thorn' in his side!!!”

“Character primarily is honesty with God, ones-self, and others."~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“The Love of Christ in us never fails".~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“I'm having too much fun declaring & demonstrating the Kingdom of God, it's okay if He waits till he returns!!!." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]”

“ 'I know of no other religion (Christianity) on earth where'... there is a God who even has love for the individual (A former Hindu)."~R. Alan Woods [2013]"I know of no other religion (Christianity) on earth where God has such an intense love for the individual." ~A former Hindu”

“Prior to the Industrial Age and during the long Agri-cultural Age life was a matter of survival and the concept of 'happiness' was superfluous, but with the industrial age came 'leisure time' and thus happiness was something one had 'time' to pursue".~R. Alan Woods [2013]”