86 Gospel Quotes To Get You Through Hard Times

Anusuya Mukherjee
Dec 12, 2023 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Feb 13, 2021
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Written accounts of Jesus' teachings are called gospels.

The four Christian Gospels are John, Matthew, Mark, Luke. Here you will find the best gospel quotes to get you through hard times and remind you that you are loved.

Jesus himself had many famous quotes, yet perhaps his most famous quote is, "For God so loved the World that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Do you recognize it already?

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Powerful Gospel Quotes To Give You Strength

Do you want some Christian Bible quotes to make you believe and your day fill with glory? God's eternal power will shine down on you with these gospel quotes. Here are some eternal Christian quotes from the Bible and from key thinkers that will make your day better and brighter.

Gospel quotes preach everything important

1."God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

― Psalm 46:1.

2.“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

― Matthew 19:26.

3.“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

― Matthew 5:16.

4."When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

― Isaiah 43:2.

5.“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

― Matthew 5:16.

6."Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

― Hebrews 12:2.

7."The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe."

― Proverb 18:10.

8."I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

― Psalms 116:1-2 NIV.

9.“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”

― Augustine of Hippo.

10. “Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

― Pope John Paul II.

11. "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others."

― James 3:17.

12. "Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! "

― Romans 12:16.

13."Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

― Philippians 4:6.

14.“The world needs to see Christians burning, not with self-righteous fury at the sliding morals in our country, but with passion for God.”

― Kevin DeYoung.

15."Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

― 1 Peter 5:7.

16.“Grace will follow us even when we are going the wrong way.”

― Ricky Maye.

17."Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

― Ephesians 6:10.

18.“If your preaching of the gospel of God's free grace in Jesus Christ does not provoke the charge from some of antinomianism, you're not preaching the gospel of the free grace of God in Jesus Christ.”

― David Martyn Lloyd-Jones.

19.“Never be content with your current grasp of the gospel. The gospel is the life-permeating, world-altering, universe-changing truth. It has more facets than a diamond.”

― C.J. Mahaney.

20.“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution, he will come to save you."

― Isaiah 35:4.

21.“Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Only Fools despise wisdom and discipline."

― Proverbs 1:7 NLT.

22.“People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.”

― Proverbs 10:10.

23.“There is a sound that comes from gospel music that doesn't come from anything else. It is a sound of peace. It is a sound of, 'I'm going to make it through all of this.'”

― Yolanda Adams.

24.“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

― Psalm 94:19.

25.“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

― 2 Timothy 1:7.

26.“One touch of Christ is worth a lifetime of struggling.”

― A.B. Simpson.

27.“If Christ is God, He cannot sin, and if suffering was a sin in and by itself, He could not have suffered and died for us. However, since He took the most horrific death to redeem us, He showed us in fact that suffering and pain have great power.”

― E.A. Bucchianeri.

Gospel Quotes About God’s Love

Christians worship in Church, yet the truth and word of the gospel can always be heard wherever you are. Why not preach to God with these Christian love quotes each day? See how powerful these gospel quotes can be!

Do you feel whole when you visit Church? These quotes will really help you to believe each day. Read them to feel whole!

Christians preach the Bible at Church

28.“The main thing between you and God is not so much your sins; it's your damnable good works.”

― John Gerstner.

29.“There is no one who is insignificant in the purpose of God.”

― Alistair Begg.

30.“…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

― Romans 5:8.

31.“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us”

― Saint Augustine.

32.“Remain in me, and I will remain in you.”

― John 15:4.

33.“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.”

― C.S. Lewis.

34.“God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus. "

― Max Lucado.

35.“God is love, and as pure love, He is always inclusive, and I believe that we should be, too.”

― Mary Vasquez.

36.“Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven."

―  Matthew 5:43-47.

37.“Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God.”

― Lawrence Welk.

38.“For I am convinced that neither death nor life neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future nor any powers neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

― Romans 8:38.

39."Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee."

― Saint Augustine.

40.“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

― Matthew 11:28.

41.“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

I and my Father are one.”

―  John 10:27-30.

42.“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

― Matthew 12:50.

43.“God is loved. He didn’t need us. But he wanted us. And that is the most amazing thing. ”

― Rick Warren.

44.“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

―  John 10:10-11.

45.“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

―  Matthew 19:14.

46.“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”

― Matthew 5:9.

47.“You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the best name for God is compassion.”

― Meister Eckhart.

48.“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

― John 16:33.

49. "For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.”

―  Matthew 5:43-47.

50."Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

― 1 Corinthians 16:13.

51.“God loves you. He wants you to succeed. He wants the best for you.”

― Norman Vincent Peale.

52.“I really do believe that God is love, one of deep affection and grace and forgiveness and inspiration.”

― William P. Young.

53.“Jesus tends to his people individually. He personally sees to our needs. We all receive Jesus’ touch. We experience his care.”

― Max Lucado.

54.“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

―  Mark 10:45.

55.“We love because He first loved us.”

― 1 John 4:19.

56.“To understand God’s love is to mirror it in the midst of a world full of hatred”

― Sunday Adelaja.

57.“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”

― Isaiah 43:1.

Gospel Quotes To Motivate And Inspire You

Are you looking for holy quotes to inspire you? Read the holy word here to achieve all you want! Here are some of the best ever gospel quotes for you. Christians can find glory and light in these quotes about God, his son Jesus, and the teachings of the gospel.

58.“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

― Luke 11:9-10.

59. "We have the gospel of Jesus Christ to shape and guide our lives if we choose it.”

― Henry B. Eyring.

60."Be a sinner and sin boldly, but believe and rejoice in Christ even more boldly."

― Martin Luther.

61."Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

― Joshua 1:9.

62.“Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

―  Mark 10:42-45.

63."Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right."

― Max Lucado.

64."The gospel alone liberates you to live a life of scandalous generosity, unrestrained sacrifice, uncommon valor, and unbounded courage."

― Tullian Tchividjian.

65."He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless."

― Isaiah 40:29.

66.“Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

―  Matthew 6:34.

67."The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him."

― Exodus 15:2.

68."To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."

― C.S. Lewis.

69.“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.”

― Martin Luther.

70.“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything... Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

― Philippians 4: 6, 7.

71."My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

― Psalm 73:26.

72.“It will make a weak man mighty. it will make a mighty man fall. It will fill your heart and hands or leave you with nothing at all. It's the eyes for the blind and legs for the lame. It is the love for hate and pride for shame. That's the power of the gospel.”

― Ben Harper.

73.“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.”

― James 3:17.

74.“The Law saith, Where is thy righteousness, goodness, and satisfaction? The Gospel saith, Christ is thy righteousness, goodness, and satisfaction.”

― Patrick Hamilton.

75.“You have one business on earth – to save souls.”

John Wesley.

76.“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

― Nehemiah 8:10.

77.“The Gospel offers forgiveness for the past, new life for the present, and hope for the future.”

― John Sentamu.

78.“Not being changed by prayer is sort of life standing in the middle of a spring rain without getting wet. It's hard to stand in the center of God's acceptance and love without getting it all over you.”

― Steve Brown.

79."I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

― Phillippians 4:13.

80."But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."

― 2 Thessalonians 3:3.

81.“The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.”

― Martin Luther.

82.“In God's eyes, a man who teaches one truth and nothing else is more righteous than a man who teaches a million truths and one lie.”

― Criss Jami, 'Killosophy'.

83.“The purpose of the gospel is to make bad men good and good men better, and to change human nature.”

― David O Mckay.

84."The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."

― Psalm 29:11.

85.“If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest times in life can be a blessing. In all conditions, we can choose the right with the guidance of the Spirit.”

― Henry B. Eyring.

86."Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."

― 1 Chronicles 16:11.

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Written by Anusuya Mukherjee

Bachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

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Anusuya MukherjeeBachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

With a wealth of international experience spanning Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, Anusuya brings a unique perspective to her work as a Content Assistant and Content Updating Coordinator. She holds a law degree from India and has practiced law in India and Kuwait. Anusuya is a fan of rap music and enjoys a good cup of coffee in her free time. Currently, she is working on her novel, "Mr. Ivory Merchant".

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