We take comfort, however, that mystery is not a synonym for contradiction.

We have a tendency to think of GOD being glorified only in the manifestation of his mercy----- He is just as glorified by His justice.

It is superstitious to equate our feelings and inclinations with the leading of the Holy Spirit.

As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness.

There is not one piece of cosmic dust that is outside the scope of God's sovereign providence.

Fallen man is free to choose what he desires, but because his desires are only wicked he lacks the moral ability to come to Christ. As long as he remains in the flesh, unregenerate, he will never choose Christ. He cannot choose Christ precisely because he cannot act against his own will. His fall is so great that only the effectual grace of God working in his heart can bring him to faith.

Preachers must always fight the temptation to preach anything but Christ and Him crucified.