Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone, since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.

I am so bad that He had to die. I am so loved that He was glad to die.

How Religion Works: If I obey, then God will love and accept me. The Gospel: I'm loved and accepted, therefore I wish to obey.

Men, you'll never be a good groom to your wife unless you're first a good bride to Jesus.

The cross is the place where we find the freedom to accept ourselves without being proud and to challenge ourselves without being crushed.

Because sin is not just breaking the rules, it is putting yourself in the place of God as Savior, Lord, and Judge just as each son sought to displace the authority of the father in his own life.

Faith in God's promises means not always following the expected, rational path.