Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic, although Judas, Ananias, Pilate, or Herod were its author.

Faith cannot be inherited or gained by being baptized into a Church. Faith is a matter between the individual and God.

We are but the instruments or assistants, by whom God works.

A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight.

If a man serves not God only, then surely he serves the devil.

Thus, dear friends, I have said it clearly enough, and I believe you ought to understand it and not make liberty a law.

To do so no more is the truest repentance.