2.29 Michael A. G. Haykin, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “John Gresham Machen, Defender of the Faith”

Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history. Listen in to this conversation on the life of one of the most able defenders of the faith in the 20th century.
Machen on the Bible: Reflections on Christianity and Liberalism Chapter 4 “The Bible” (Part 2)

When anti-gospel ideologies threatened to erode the church, Machen stood on the firm foundation of Scripture. May the Lord grant us grace to do the same.
2.28 Michael A. G. Haykin • Reading • “John Gresham Machen, Defender of the Faith”

Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history.
The Religion of the Broken Heart: An Explanation of Christianity and Liberalism Chapter 3 “God and Man” (Part 1)

Where does true piety come from? Not from a religious experience, but from God, in his word, revealing both our great sin and his glorious grace.
John Gresham Machen, Defender of the Faith

Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history.