John Paul Warren Quotes & Sayings

Ritual maturity is not defined by how well one applies Biblical principles to "suppress sin". If you are capable of suppressing your sins or managing them, you would have no need for a Redeemer. — John Paul Warren

The burden of sin leads you to the need of a savior — John Paul Warren

By faith we proclaim that we are "justified". By His sinless sacrifice Jesus declares and makes us "righteous" by giving us His very own righteousness! — John Paul Warren

Grace is not a doctrine or a religion. It is a person, Jesus Christ. — John Paul Warren

The law provides expert diagnosis of our sin problem, which is absolutely essential. But the law does not provide the cure to our sin problem. Only Jesus can save us from our sin problem. — John Paul Warren

Many of our Churches are now proclaiming the vain philosophies of man and have reduced the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a seasonal message at Easter and Christmas. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation (Rom 1:16). It is for everyone, at all times. There is NO other Gospel (Gal 1:8). It is the ONLY truth that sets men free (john 8:32) — John Paul Warren

The LAW points you to self-efforts. GRACE points you to the finished work of Jesus Christ. — John Paul Warren

Spiritual maturity is not defined by how well one applies Biblical principles to "suppress sin". — John Paul Warren

I find that I keep offering God my service when what He wants is my fellowship — John Paul Warren

I have not learned a single lesson, been inspired or impacted by another person's life void of negative experiences. — John Paul Warren

The real architect of a life is the hard and almost impossible circumstances one faces. — John Paul Warren

I define my life not by the things I have done, but by the people I have loved. — John Paul Warren

Together we are better — John Paul Warren

You will never reach your dreams without honoring others along the way. — John Paul Warren

Belief has the power to change your inner state and your outer world. — John Paul Warren

If you perceive right you receive right. If you perceive wrong you receive wrong. — John Paul Warren

The cross has two sides to it. One side is what Jesus did for us. He forgave us our sins. The other is the God side. God now lives in man! — John Paul Warren

When you SEE into the invisible, you will DARE to do the impossible! — John Paul Warren

Every great leader can take you back to a defining moment when they decided to lead — John Paul Warren

The sin of man was placed on a sinless Savior. 2 Cor. 5:21 — John Paul Warren

Be your self at your personal best — John Paul Warren

I am relentlessly determine to be occupied with Jesus Christ and His Glorious Gospel and nothing else. — John Paul Warren

Jesus did not command us to "develop" leaders. He commanded us to make "disciples". The world "develops" leaders, the Church "disciples" them. The two are not the same. — John Paul Warren

Wearing your feelings on your sleeve will end up being a chip on your shoulder. — John Paul Warren

Reading the scriptures through the lenses of the Law you see God as unapproachable, through the lenses of Grace you see the outstretched arms of Jesus saying "come". — John Paul Warren

Legal declaration by God through Jesus Christ! — John Paul Warren

Coming to the END of MYSELF and all SELF effort ... seems to be the very point that God steps in and shows HIMSELF to be more than ENOUGH. — John Paul Warren

The Church is not called to overthrow government but to influence culture. — John Paul Warren

We have created a culture of leadership "development" in the Church at the expense of ignore the ministry of the Church to making disciples. — John Paul Warren

The IMPOSSIBLE is ONLY relevant to those who NEVER attempt it ... otherwise it is ABSTACT and MEANINGLESS — John Paul Warren

There has never been a meaningful life built on easy street. — John Paul Warren

Character is not something one wears on their sleeve, shoulder or badge on their chest. It resides in the core of ones being and his displayed by actions and words. — John Paul Warren

The fire of God comes where ever there is a sacrifice. — John Paul Warren

The "Gospel" is not a sermon title or the name of a book in the Bible. The Gospel is the person of Jesus Christ and it is the power of God to bring people to salvation. Romans 1:16 — John Paul Warren

Many have exchanged the touch of God for the applause of men — John Paul Warren

True leaders bring out your personal best. They ignite your human potential. — John Paul Warren

It's not just picking the right friends. It is being the right friend. — John Paul Warren

Your purpose is great than your problems. — John Paul Warren

Life seems to be fashioned and formed best out of the obstacles that seem unbearable. — John Paul Warren

Grace (the Gospel) is under attack today simply because it reveals the GOODNESS of God. Nothing reveals the GOODNESS of God more than grace. — John Paul Warren

There is an obsession in the Church with sin management. People think more about their sins than about their redemption through Jesus — John Paul Warren

Wherever the plan of God takes you, the grace of God will sustain you. — John Paul Warren

When you GIVE under "compulsion" or "Grudgingly" you are giving under the LAW of giving and NOT the GRACE given for giving. God loves a cheerful (thankful) giver, which is giving under GRACE. 2 Cor 9:7 — John Paul Warren

Many pastors have been reduced to secular "mentors" and "coaches" in exchange for authentic disciplers of men. — John Paul Warren

One should measure their life by the faith they embrace and the relationships they cherish — John Paul Warren

The Holy Spirit will always point people to the finish work of Jesus — John Paul Warren

The Church is Christ's witness to the world of a loving savior and His redemptive plan for man. — John Paul Warren

Faith moves mountains, love transforms hearts. — John Paul Warren

The blood of Jesus did not merely "cover" the sins of your wicked heart ... leaving a stain! It completely remove them all wiping them out as if they never existed there in the first place! It's called redemption! — John Paul Warren

God love's in the dark. — John Paul Warren

The law says do good be right. Grace says Jesus made you right so now you are good. — John Paul Warren

I am so happy I can hardly stand it! — John Paul Warren

Grace is not just enough, it is more than enough. 2 Peter 1:2 — John Paul Warren

Why be content with stain class, a Church steeple and religious rituals when God invites you into a loving and intimate relation with Him because His son Jesus Christ paid the full and final price for all your sins. — John Paul Warren

The sin and guilt of the human race was imputed to the spotless lamb of God, Jesus Christ when He became the sin offering for the world. — John Paul Warren

Jesus conformed to our image so we could be transformed into His likeness — John Paul Warren

God uses imperfect people for impossible tasks — John Paul Warren

Cream always rises to the top ... so do good leaders. — John Paul Warren

It is not the balance in your check book that makes life count. It is the investment one makes in the lives of others. — John Paul Warren

I refuse to live life with unsettled differences. — John Paul Warren

Impossible situations TEST you and PROVE Him — John Paul Warren

Your outlook affects your outcome — John Paul Warren

Be a FRIEND and stop worrying about having any — John Paul Warren

Grace makes us inwardly RIGHT so we walk outwardly UPRIGHT — John Paul Warren

Living life ONCE is enough ... if you live life RIGHT. — John Paul Warren

My life has far exceeded my expectations not because of my own personal efforts or mindset but because of my friends who have enriched my existence — John Paul Warren

Grace has a face. It is Jesus Christ. — John Paul Warren

Leaders in OVER their heads is the mere result of getting ahead of their intended SEASON. — John Paul Warren

Too many in the Church today are likes babies in the nursery,they put everything in their mouth. — John Paul Warren

So many today want merely to be familiar with Jesus in contrast to being intimate with Him. — John Paul Warren

Life of any real value or substance is not formed during good times merely enjoyed. — John Paul Warren

There are two kinds of leaders, cowboys and Shepherds. Cowboys drive and Shepherds lead. — John Paul Warren

Refuse to be content with the knowledge of God. Insist on experiencing His presence. — John Paul Warren

I would rather live short and right then long and wrong. — John Paul Warren

Life should be lived more from the heart and less from the head. — John Paul Warren

You may have your diploma from a seminary, ordained by a Bishop, or commissioned by a denomination but ONLY God can "mark" a man. — John Paul Warren

I am not distracted by wrong because I am attracted to right. — John Paul Warren

Men of God are not just born, they are formed — John Paul Warren

Live as temporal, serve as eternal — John Paul Warren

Count your blessings, discount you're loses — John Paul Warren

When in darkness ... strike a match — John Paul Warren

Small thinking and big dreams is an oxymoron — John Paul Warren

The Law was never given to gentiles but to Jews only, so why do so many gentiles struggle today with mixing law and grace? — John Paul Warren

Authentic leaders are often accused of being "controlling" by those who idly sit by and do nothing — John Paul Warren

You have FALLEN from Grace when you seek to be Justification by your own self effort (the Law). Gal 5:4 AMP — John Paul Warren

Jesus said when you pray say "Our Father which art in heaven." He did not say "Our Judge which art in heaven". #grace #gospel — John Paul Warren

Most people understand that the important things in life are not things at all - they are the relationships we cherish. — John Paul Warren

Repentance is not merely turning away from your sin but turning to the Lamb who takes away your sin. "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world". 1 John 1:29 — John Paul Warren

Stop counting your "years" and start enjoying your "seasons". — John Paul Warren

Grace is not a little prayer you say before you eat. It is a way of life. Eph 2:8,9 — John Paul Warren

You can stop a raging forest fire, a herd of stampeding buffalo or even a runaway freight train, but you can't stop a good man. — John Paul Warren

The Holy Spirit never draws attention to Himself. He always points to and reveals Jesus. — John Paul Warren

We have taught this generation how to "market" the Gospel but we have neglected to encourage them to "preach" the Gospel. — John Paul Warren

Let the world know what you live for ... not what you fall for! — John Paul Warren

Moving forward implies MOTION when in all actuality it may be simply standing STILL and seeing the salvation of the Lord. — John Paul Warren

Never compromise the glorious Gospel. It is the Gospel "from" Christ and not merely a Gospel "about" Christ. Gal 1:6-12 — John Paul Warren

Love is a heart smile. — John Paul Warren