It is remarkable that in all of his writings Paul's prayers for his friends contain no appeals for changes in their circumstances.

Those who condemn the self-righteous for the sake of self-discovery do so with ironic self-righteousness.

Religion: 'My identity is built on being a good person.' Gospel: 'My identity is not built on my record or my performance but on Christ's.'

Jesus is the author of faith, the provider of faith, and the object of faith.

It is because of the doctrine of judgment and hell that Jesus' proclamations of grace and love are so astounding.

Our character is mainly shaped by our primary social community - the people with whom we eat, play, converse, and study.

Prayer turns theology into experience.