R. Alan Woods Quotes & Sayings

The head and the heart are not separate, but rather like intimate friends who work together sharing their experiences which enrich our lives and those of others".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Critical thinking is a necessary and vital skill".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

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. — R. Alan Woods

The Love of Christ in us never fails".

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

One of the most unique aspects among many about the USA is that our transitions of 'power' have almost always been peaceful. This is very unique in all of history and in the world today. — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

When we give our heartbreak to God, he fashions it into a softer and even more loving heart."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

The Kingdom of God is the already but not yet".

~R. Alan Woods [1998] — R. Alan Woods

Never regard study as a duty but as an enviable opportunity to learn to know the liberating influence of beauty in the realm of the spirit for your own personal joy and to the profit of the community to which your later works belong."

~Albert Einstein

"Einstein is referring to ones 'legacy' and its intended future recipients as being willfully purposed to benefit them on their journey through this gift of life given to us by God — R. Alan Woods

Critical thinking is a lost 'art' that has yet to be found, if it is even being looked for. — R. Alan Woods

However, we all sin by omission. Therefore, we are all sinners in constant need of a 'Savior'."

~R. Alan Woods [2010] — R. Alan Woods

The sheep vs. goats analogy is presumptuous. I define the world in general to be the people who populate it without assignment of an either/or category in presumption of their final and ultimate choice as to Who and Whose Jesus is".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

Objective Reality and Truth requires neither ones consent nor dissent. — R. Alan Woods

The either/or vs. the both/and views of objective reality & truth determine God to either exist in confinement or free to be who He is, I Am That I Am. — R. Alan Woods

In my opinion, I'm quite certain that Dr. Miroslav Volf most always means simply what he says and says exactly what he means and he no more speaks in 'code' than I do".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

I use Facebook to broadcast my intellectual luggage".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

In my opinion and to the best of my understanding, free-will and pre-determination are two distinctly different economies that are 'operationally co-existent'. — R. Alan Woods

Help us to forgive ourselves as we struggle in our process of forgiving others."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

Truth inevitably pierces its target, the hearts of men".

~ R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Character primarily is honesty with God, ones-self, and others."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

It's not about worthiness, it's about willingness. — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

Ecclesiastes would be quite unbearable were it not for Heavens eternity and its citizens".

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

Faith without any accompanying action is suspect".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Logos (The Biblical Manuscripts/Canon of Scriptures) & Rhema (The Person/Life/Words/Death/Resurrection of Jesus Christ): The 'special' & 'ultimate' revelation of God. Without these revelations God would be unsearchable, unknowable, and inscrutable."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

A presumption becomes a self-refuting assertion".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

God is all about passion for the possible. — R. Alan Woods

We may not all be on the same chapter, but we should be in the same book".

~R. Alan Woods [2007] — R. Alan Woods

Although we do nothing for God unto others perfectly, He nonetheless smiles upon and empowers our best efforts".

~R. Alan Woods [2010] — R. Alan Woods

There are some who insist that Truth and therefore Reality is an either/or proposition, thereby deluding themselves as to what is Objectively True and Real".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Traditions built upon Truth are eternal."

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Don't get me wrong, I like NASCAR and shopping at Nordstrom's, but discipleship is intrinsic as a lifestyle."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

To us post-moderns, empathy is a stranger in a strange land".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

A well rounded education never hurt anyone".

~R. Alan Woods [1999] — R. Alan Woods

Envy is a buzz killer."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

I am not nor have I ever been a 'wild-eyed' charismatic, but rather an 'empowered evangelical' (Nathan)".

~R. Alan Woods [2006] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

I refuse to wait until my demise to be quoted!!!"

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

God accomplishes much through us His servants".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

We don't give to get, we get to give — R. Alan Woods

Hear what I say, and not how I look."

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Live real strong in union with Christ".

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

Signs & wonders are a manifestation of God's love for us. The Resurrection was the greatest sign & wonder of them all and without it our existence would be in vain. If theology matters (Wimber), then so does knowledge. Without it Noah, Abraham, Jesus, or Paul would not have fulfilled God's purposes. 'My people perish for a lack of knowledge' (NT-passim)."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

YOU CAN RUN, BUT CAN NOT HIDE
"The statement, 'after giving it much thought', hardly becomes credible when one spends less that 24 hours in that endeavor. In fact, it is really giving something very little thought at all. In that case it becomes an issue of denial. And also, those who proclaim Christ as Lord and God as Abba, who run to Them to hide from the very issues in their lives that They desire to deal with and remove, always amaze me. We as Christians should run to God with the hope that He will reveal to us that which He intently desires to deliver us from".
[Just Keeping It Real] — R. Alan Woods

Sharks to not eat Chinese people because they get hungry thirty minutes later. — R. Alan Woods

I am not aligned in my thinking with Calvinism, neither am I aligned in my thinking with Arminianism. I have proposed a more 'Wholeistic' theology encompassing the 'both/and' in the context Objective Truth & Reality".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Freewill does not impune the sovereignty of God, it in fact affirms it. — R. Alan Woods

I suspect Dr. Robert L. Webb may be theologically a 'hyper-Calvinist' of the Jesse Mercer persuasion."


~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

I have been fairly misunderstood by those who think only of the heart and thereby leave the mind behind. They both are vital and important aspects of our created humanity...in the image of God".

~R. Alan Woods {2006] — R. Alan Woods

First, it is largely unknown just how the Holy Spirit interacted with the author of an original Biblical manuscript- 'passive' vs. 'active' (I contend that it was both/and). Secondly, it is also widely unknown just what the 'process' involved in 'canonization' was. Additionally, I see little evidence of the injection of personal bias if any by the Biblical authors. — R. Alan Woods

The Trinity: One in Three, Three in One".

~R. Alan Woods [1999] — R. Alan Woods

The things about others that irritate, annoy, and unsettle us are the very things we have not accepted and embraced about ourselves — R. Alan Woods

The idea that reason and rationality is somehow separate from and antithetical to ones ' heart' is one of the most absurd theologies I have ever in my life heard."


~R. Alan Woods ("Just Keeping It Real", Copyright 2012) — R. Alan Woods

Love is faith in action."

~R. Alan Woods [2006] — R. Alan Woods

Reason and Faith are not antithetical, but rather synergistic. — R. Alan Woods

The Father is always intimately entwined in our struggles".

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

Be annoyed and sin not"

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Character is what we do when no one else is watching"

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

No one can claim to possess another, only God has the legitimate right to posses us. — R. Alan Woods

The free-will of men and the sovereignty of God are operationally co-existent, neither Reality impunes the 'co-dependent' authority of the other.
R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

If one could see an infinite distance, they would observe the back of their head. That is Einstein's theory in a nut-shell. — R. Alan Woods

It's not about religion, it's about relationship".

~R. Alan Woods [2006] — R. Alan Woods

When God made Man he made no mistakes, He knew man would make those for himself".

~ R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

God gives gifts to and also of men/women for His purposes in promoting the cause of Christ and His Kingdom".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

In my opinion, we will always be sinners in need of our Savior, Jesus Christ."

~R. Alan Woods [2007] — R. Alan Woods

Don't neglect your heart, it needs attention too. — R. Alan Woods

We are no longer under the 'Law', but rather the Grace of God in Christ."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

For God is love; and that God loves us at all is a miracle."

~R. Alan Woods [2007] — R. Alan Woods

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

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] — R. Alan Woods

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 — R. Alan Woods

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. — R. Alan Woods

Everything I have learned has not come from books, it has come experientially over time under pressure walking with Christ".

~ R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

You can walk in the Light or you can grope around in the dark because there is no walking with Jesus by candle light".

~ R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Trust is developed under pressure and over time; just as with God by us."


~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

I wear my faith on my sleeve."

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

"If we are truly the Lord's, we all walk with a limp" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]

*Note: 'Jacobs Ladder'. — R. Alan Woods

We all have a past that may be worthy of some criticism".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

Christ-likeness cannot be self-efforted"

~R. Alan Woods [2007] — R. Alan Woods

I am not an 'elder', 'deacon', nor a 'pastor', and I do not have any ambitions to become one!".

~R. Alan Woods {2012] — R. Alan Woods

It takes practice to become proficient at something. Practicing the presence of God will make us good at it. — R. Alan Woods

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] — R. Alan Woods

We don't do the cleaning, the Holy Spirit does — R. Alan Woods

Jesus being the embodiment of the Truth thus makes everything He says 'essential' and Eternally valid".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

'Let your yes be yes and your no be no for anything other than that is evil' NT (passim). This quote is not an adequate argument for 'anti-intellectualism' or the position that Reason & Faith are antithetical ".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

I am a 'Light' seeker with a 'tude'!."

~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

There are things far worse than death, for when it comes to us it is final. What lies beyond it is a matter of faith in what we had hope for. — R. Alan Woods

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. — R. Alan Woods

Good and bad exist always, everywhere — R. Alan Woods

The link between the spirit and the mind is the deep heart".

~R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

We plant, God grows"

~ R. Alan Woods [2012] — R. Alan Woods

We have all been called to be foot-washers".

~R. Alan Woods [2006] — R. Alan Woods