Jesus went through the baptism of blood in His crucifixion. Following Him, the Church suffered martyrdom and death. This testifies to surrender in total sacrifice, like that of a burnt offering upon the altar fire.
- Eberhard Arnold
September 18,2026
- Eberhard ArnoldEnter by the narrow gate! This means, do to all people what you wish they would do to you! This is generally overlooked. You will be going the way only when you do for all men the same as you ask from God for your own life. In other words, absolute social justice and a peaceful attitude in keeping with God’s kingdom. We are emissaries of the coming kingdom of God, serving only the one law, the spiritual law of God’s kingdom.
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The mighty spirit of the divine light of heaven appears, like the sun, to all men, as the life-giving and life-sustaining power of universal fire. In the light and unity of Jesus Christ, God’s heart of glowing, flaming love has achieved the fulfillment of His eternal will.
- Eberhard Arnold
The peace of God brings the strength of the life of God. It brings the power of His love. It consists of active service. It lives in deed. To the first call, “Lay down your arms!” belongs the second, “Take up your tools!”
- Eberhard Arnold