The world can’t save itself. That’s the message of Christmas.

One of the signs that you may not grasp the unique, radical nature of the gospel is that you are certain that you do.

You can only afford to be generous if you actually have some money in the bank to give. In the same way, if your only source of love and meaning is your spouse, then anytime he or she fails you, it will not just cause grief but a psychological cataclysm. If, however, you know something of the work of the Spirit in your life, you have enough love "in the bank" to be generous to your spouse even when you are not getting much affection or kindness at the moment.

The two things we all want so desperately — glory and relationship — can coexist only with God.

Change won’t happen through ‘trying harder’ but only through encountering the radical grace of God.

If you didn't earn your salvation how are you going to un-earn it?

The rich brother needs to let the gospel humble him while the poor brother needs to let the gospel affirm him.