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

You can't live the Christian life without a band of Christian friends, without a family of believers in which you find a place.

The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.

We should let Scripture interpret us more than we interpret Scripture.

Any person who only sticks with Christianity as long as things are going his or her way, is a stranger to the cross

Rejoicing and repentance must go together. Repentance without rejoicing will lead to despair. Rejoicing without repentance is shallow and will only provide passing inspiration instead of deep change.

Truth is more important, freedom is more complex, and Jesus is more liberating than you think.