In Ephesians 5, Paul shows us that even on earth Jesus did not use his power to oppress us but sacrificed everything to bring us into union with him. And this takes us beyond the philosophical to the personal and the practical. If God had the gospel of Jesus's salvation in mind when he established marriage, then marriage only 'works' to the degree that approximates the pattern of God's self-giving love in Christ.
Timothy KellerFear-based repentance makes us hate ourselves. Joy-based repentance makes us hate the sin.
Timothy KellerSuffering is the stripping of our hope in finite things, therefore we do not put our ultimate hope in anything finite.
Timothy KellerReligion says earn your life. Secular society says create your life. Jesus says, 'My life for your life.
Timothy Keller