God's revelation is in the gospel not only reveals who He is, but it also reveals who we are.

As Elisabeth Elliot points out, not even dying a martyr’s death is classified as extraordinary obedience when you are following a Savior who died on a cross. Suddenly a martyr’s death seems like normal obedience.

God creates, blesses and saves each of us for a radically global purpose

God involves us in his mission not because he needs us but because he loves us.

The bible informs us, compels us to care for the poor, to love the outcast, to serve the needy.

On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to stand up and speak out. Yet on controversial issues like homosexuality and abortion, where Christians are likely to be criticized for our involvement, we are content to sit down and stay quiet.

That is relinquishing control in a culture that prioritizes control and doing what you need to do in order to advance yourself.