There is no Christianity without the cross. If the cross is not central to our religion, ours is not the religion of Jesus.
John StottThe church lies at the very center of the eternal purpose of God. It is not a divine afterthought.
John StottBefore we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.
John StottIf Christ seldom makes offers without demands, He also seldom makes demands without offers. He offers His strength to enable us to meet His demands.
John Stott