Conversion is essential, but it is a beginning, not an end. The believer in Jesus Christ is not simply rescued from the penalty of his sin; he is redeemed to love God and his neighbor so that others might come to know him.

Those who serve God in vocational ministry must learn to trust Him for their daily needs before they can encourage others to do so.

Since the success of believers is tied to our knowledge of and obedience to God's Word, the memorizing of portions of the Bible is advisable.

The opposite of love is indifference to the genuine needs of others.

God is concerned that Christians live consistent with their profession even in the seemingly small and insignificant areas of life.

Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do.

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives.