Within each of us exists the image of God, however disfigured and corrupted by sin it may presently be. God is able to recover this image through grace as we are conformed to Christ. Just as the figure of David lay hidden within the marble, discernible only to the eye of its creator, so the image of God (however tarnished by sin) lies within us, see and known by God Himself. Yet God loves us while we are still sinners. He doesn't have to wait until we stop sinning. Acceptance of His love is a major step along the road that leads to our liberation from the tyranny of sin.
Alister E. McGrathThe 20th century gave rise to one of the greatest and most distressing paradoxes of human history: that the greatest intolerance and violence of that century were practiced by those who believed that religion caused intolerance and violence.
Alister E. McGrathOne of the best introductions to the history and ideas of Calvinism, packed with insight and wisdom.
Alister E. McGrathHope is a settled state of mind, in which we see the world in its true light, and look forward to our final homecoming in heaven.
Alister E. McGrathRational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish.
Alister E. McGrath