Whatever else we may say about it, the atonement fulfills the Jewish principle that only one who has been hurt can forgive. At Calvary, God chose to be hurt.
Philip YanceyTrue faith does not so much attempt to manipulate God to do our will as it does to position us to do his will.
Philip YanceyOur best efforts at changing society will fall short unless the church can teach the world how to love.
Philip Yancey