The finality of Christs redemption for us is intimately tied to the finality of his revelation to us. . . . If we say revelation is not complete, we must admit that somehow the work of redemption also remains unfinished. . . . Scripture is enough because the work of Christ is enough. They stand or fall together.

The Christian's comfort: I am not my own. I do not make my own rules or create my own identity. There is one who made me and can save me.

Am I trying to do good or to make myself look good?

Everything before Jesus is preface. Everything after Jesus is appendix. Jesus is the story.

As Christians living in changing times, we must keep three things open: our heads, our hearts, and our Bibles.

Sincerity is a Christian virtue, as is honesty about our struggles. But my generation needs to realize that Christianity is more than chic fragility, endless self-revelation, and the coolness that comes with authenticity.

If we aren’t prepared to be counter-cultural we aren’t ready to be Christians.