The gospel creates the church, which spreads the gospel, which creates more churches, which in turn spread the gospel further ad infinitum.

We cannot be content with an evangelism which does not lead to the drawing of converts into the church, nor with a church order whose principle of cohesion is a superficial social camaraderie instead of a spiritual fellowship with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured in terms of obedience.

Although we have responsibilities to others, we are primarily accountable to God. It is before him that we stand, and to him that one day we must give an account. We should not therefore rate human opinion too highly.

Faith's only function is to receive what grace offers.

We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.

Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow you.