God's overriding goal is to glorify Himself.

Pelagianism is the natural heresy of zealous Christians who are not interested in theology.

What we often feel in ecstatic moments in this world - 'I don't ever want this to stop' - will be the constant thought of our hearts in that world. We shall think it, knowing that in fact it never WILL stop.

His purpose is simply to draw us closer to Himself in conscious communion with Him.

Even when we cannot see the why and wherefore of God's dealings, we know that there is love in and behind them, and so we can rejoice always.

God’s wrath is his righteousness reacting against unrighteousness.

Your faith will not fail while God sustains it; you are not strong enough to fall away while God is resolved to hold you.