The gospel shows us that our spiritual problem lies not only in failing to obey God, but also in relying on our obedience to make us fully acceptable to God, ourselves and others. Every kind of character flaw comes from this natural impulse to be our own saviour through our own performance and achievement. On the one hand, proud and disdainful personalities come from basing your identity on your performance and thinking you are succeeding. But on the other hand, discouraged and self loathing personalities also come from basing your identity on your performance and thinking you are failing.

One of the most frequent responses I get from non-Christian readers is: 'I'm not sure I agree with all this, but I must say this is the first book I've read by a Christian that didn't treat me like I was an idiot.'

Just because we don't see a reason for evil and suffering doesn't mean there's not a reason for it.

Unless you point to the good news of God's grace people will not be able to bear the bad news of God's judgement.

The key to continual and deeper spiritual renewal and revival is the continual re-discovery of the gospel.

Discipleship is not an option. Jesus says that if anyone would come after me, he must follow me.

There is no evil that the father’s love cannot pardon and cover, there is no sin that is a match for his grace.