To know God is to be transformed, and thus to be introduced to a life that could not otherwise be experienced.

The Bible is not interested in precisionism unless the context indicates that precision is particularly important.

God has disclosed of himself in human words with such magnificent self accommodation to our limitations. Precisely so that we may be his holy people and reverence everything that he says, cherish it, value it, and thus live it out.

Imagination is a God-given gift; but if it is fed dirt by the eye, it will be dirty. All sin, not least sexual sin, begins with the imagination. Therefore what feeds the imagination is of maximum importance in the pursuit of kingdom righteousness.

"Study Bible" is the expression used for Bibles that include significant explanatory notes, usually at the bottom of the page, sometimes in the margins. Often a Study Bible will also include some brief articles, photographs of geographical and archaeological sites, fairly extensive maps, and charts that summarize a lot of information.

Despite the protestations, one sometimes wonders if we are beginning to worship, worship rather than worship God.

If you want to see what judgment looks like, go to the cross. If you want to see what love looks like, go to the cross.