Who Was Charles Finney?
Charles Finney greatly influenced my life early on. Not so much with his theology, but with his desire to call people to a saving knowledge of Christ. That is why I have included Charles Finney quotes in our collection of Christian quotes.
A little more about Charles Finney.
Charles Grandison Finney was an American Congregationalist/Presbyterian minister and leader in the Second Great Awakening in the United States. He has been called The Father of Modern Revivalism. Finney was best known as an innovative revivalist during the period 1825–1835 in upstate New York and Manhattan, an opponent of Old School Presbyterian theology, an advocate of Christian perfectionism, and a religious writer.
10 Charles Finney Quotes
Prevailing or effectual prayer, is that prayer which attains the blessing that it seeks.
– Charles G. Finney
If the spirit of prayer departs, it is a sure indication of a backslidden heart, for while the first love of a Christian continues he is sure to be drawn by the Holy Spirit to wrestle much in prayer.
– Charles G. Finney
Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one’s will to God in deep humility.
– Charles G. Finney
Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other’s hearts in prayer.
– Charles G. Finney
The individual who truly repents, not only sees sin to be detestable and vile and worthy of abhorrence, but he really abhors it, and hates it in his heart. A person may see sin to be hurtful and abominable, while yet his heart loves it, and desires it, and clings to it. But when he truly repents, he most heartily abhors and renounces it.
– Charles Finney
No government is lawful or innocent that does not recognize the moral law as the only universal law, and God as the Supreme Lawgiver and Judge, to whom nations in their national capacity, as well as individuals, are amenable.
– Charles Finney
A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.
– Charles Finney
There can be no revival when Mr. Amen and Mr. Wet-Eyes are not found in the audience.
– Charles Finney
Revival comes from heaven when heroic souls enter the conflict determined to win or die-or if need be, to win and die! “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
– Charles Finney
When there are dissensions, and jealousies, and evil speakings among professors of religion, then there is great need of a revival. These things show that Christians have got far from God, and it is time to think earnestly of a revival.
– Charles Finney
What Are Your Favorite Quotes By Charles Finney?
As you can see, Charles Finney had a passion for souls and a passion that the church would be on fire for God. He believed that the individual had a part in whether or not his soul was passionately sold out for Christ.
What are some of your favorite Charles Finney quotes? Please feel free to share them in the comment section below. Together we can be a blessing to everyone who reads these quotes and sayings.
