Abraham Kuyper Quotes

“Do not forget that the fundamental characteristic of any society is its religion.” – Abraham Kuyper

Do not forget that the fundamental characteristic of any society is its religion.” – Abraham Kuyper

“In every case of economic failure, we find the undermining of religious life.” – Abraham Kuyper

In every case of economic failure, we find the undermining of religious life.” – Abraham Kuyper

“There is not one inch of the entire domain of human life of which Christ, who is the Sovereign over all, does not proclaim, ‘This is mine!'” – Abraham Kuyper

There is not one inch of the entire domain of human life of which Christ, who is the Sovereign over all, does not proclaim, ‘This is mine!’” – Abraham Kuyper

“Sovereignty cannot dwell in one place and nowhere else. It must also dwell in those places where man as God’s image bearer is called to exercise dominion.” – Abraham Kuyper

Sovereignty cannot dwell in one place and nowhere else. It must also dwell in those places where man as God’s image bearer is called to exercise dominion.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The church is never a place, but always a people; never a fold, but always a flock; never a sacred building, but always a believing assembly.” – Abraham Kuyper

The church is never a place, but always a people; never a fold, but always a flock; never a sacred building, but always a believing assembly.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The theologian who labors without joy is not a theologian at all.” – Abraham Kuyper

The theologian who labors without joy is not a theologian at all.” – Abraham Kuyper

“Humanism and materialism can never explain the depth of the human soul or the heights to which it can ascend.” – Abraham Kuyper

Humanism and materialism can never explain the depth of the human soul or the heights to which it can ascend.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We must resist the tyranny of the majority when it goes against the principles of justice and righteousness.” – Abraham Kuyper

We must resist the tyranny of the majority when it goes against the principles of justice and righteousness.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The state has no right to interfere in matters of conscience.” – Abraham Kuyper

The state has no right to interfere in matters of conscience.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The state is not sovereign. It is accountable to God and must uphold His laws.” – Abraham Kuyper

The state is not sovereign. It is accountable to God and must uphold His laws.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The church must be a prophetic voice in society, speaking truth to power.” – Abraham Kuyper

The church must be a prophetic voice in society, speaking truth to power.” – Abraham Kuyper

“God’s sovereignty does not negate human responsibility; it establishes it.” – Abraham Kuyper

God’s sovereignty does not negate human responsibility; it establishes it.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the love of God is its fulfillment.” – Abraham Kuyper

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the love of God is its fulfillment.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We are called to be in the world but not of it, to engage with culture without being consumed by it.” – Abraham Kuyper

We are called to be in the world but not of it, to engage with culture without being consumed by it.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The kingdom of God is not a future hope but a present reality that transforms lives and societies.” – Abraham Kuyper

The kingdom of God is not a future hope but a present reality that transforms lives and societies.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The gospel is not just a message of personal salvation but of cosmic redemption.” – Abraham Kuyper

The gospel is not just a message of personal salvation but of cosmic redemption.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto us.” – Abraham Kuyper

We must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto us.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The church is called to be a beacon of hope in a world filled with despair.” – Abraham Kuyper

The church is called to be a beacon of hope in a world filled with despair.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We must not be conformed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” – Abraham Kuyper

We must not be conformed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The church is the bride of Christ, called to be faithful even in the face of adversity.” – Abraham Kuyper

The church is the bride of Christ, called to be faithful even in the face of adversity.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The cross is not a symbol of weakness but of strength, for in it we find the power of God unto salvation.” – Abraham Kuyper

The cross is not a symbol of weakness but of strength, for in it we find the power of God unto salvation.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We must not shrink back from proclaiming the truth, even when it is unpopular.” – Abraham Kuyper

We must not shrink back from proclaiming the truth, even when it is unpopular.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The gospel is a scandal to the world but the power of God unto salvation to all who believe.” – Abraham Kuyper

The gospel is a scandal to the world but the power of God unto salvation to all who believe.” – Abraham Kuyper

“We are called to be salt and light in a world that is decaying and dark.” – Abraham Kuyper

We are called to be salt and light in a world that is decaying and dark.” – Abraham Kuyper

“The love of money is the root of all evil, for it leads us away from the true riches found in Christ.” – Abraham Kuyper

The love of money is the root of all evil, for it leads us away from the true riches found in Christ.” – Abraham Kuyper