The gospel destroys pride because it tells us we are so lost that Jesus had to die for us.

Sin is not just breaking the rules, it is putting yourself in the place of God as Savior, Lord, and Judge… There are two ways to be your own Savior and Lord. One is by breaking all the moral laws and setting your own course, and one is by keeping all the moral laws and being very, very good.

We would say homosexuality is not the original design for sexuality. Therefore, it’s not good for human flourishing. We want people to do things that are good for human flourishing. But that’s not what sends you to heaven or Hell.

It is one thing to say that science is only equipped to test for natural causes and cannot speak to any others. It is quite another to insist that science proves that no other causes could possibly exist. . . . There would be no experimental model for testing the statement: 'No supernatural cause for any natural phenomenon is possible.' It is therefore a philosophical presupposition and not a scientific finding.

Jesus' claims are particularly unnerving, because if they are true there is no alternative but to bow the knee to him.

Out of the cross comes the resurrection. Out of weakness comes real strength.

The most liberating act of free, unconditional grace demands that the recipient give up control of his or her life.