Three means by which God assures us that we do have eternal life: 1. The promises of His Word, 2. The witness of the Spirit in our hearts, 3. The transforming work of the Spirit in our lives.

Duty or guilt may motivate us for awhile, but only a sense of Christ's love for us will motivate us for a lifetime.

When God saves us through Christ, He not only saves us from the penalty of sin, but also from its dominion.

Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.

Our very worst days are never beyond the reach of God's grace.

Biblical community is first of all the sharing of a common life in Christ.

If we are going to learn to trust God in adversity, we must believe God will allow nothing to subvert His glory so He will allow nothing to spoil the good He is working out in us and for us.