True theology is an actual determination and claiming of man by the acting God.

'joy' in Phillippians is a defiant 'Nevertheless!' that Paul sets like a full stop against the Philippians' anxiety.

The person who knows only his side of the argument knows little of that.

There will be no song on our lips if there be no anguish in our hearts.

The theologian who labors without joy is not a theologian at all. Sulky faces, morose thoughts and boring ways of speaking are intolerable in this field.

When we are at our wits' end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own?

I have read many books, but the Bible reads me.