True salvation always produces an abiding change of nature in a true convert. Therefore, whenever holiness of life does not accompany a confession of conversion, it must be understood that this individual is not a Christian.

A true love for God must begin with a delight in His holiness, and not with a delight in any other attribute; for no other attribute is truly lovely without this.

We are dependent on God's power through every step of our redemption.

He, whose heart is fixed, trusting in Christ, need not be afraid.

Real pain can alone cure us of imaginary ills.

A sinner is not justified before God (coram Deo) apart from the righteousness of Christ apprehended by faith.

Spiritual delight in God arises chiefly from his beauty and perfection, not from the blessings he gives us.