Faith is not opposed to reason, but it is sometimes opposed to feelings and appearances.

Without the gospel we hate ourselves instead of our sin. Without the gospel we’re motivated through all sorts of awful fear and pride to change and it doesn’t really change our hearts; it just restrains our hearts.

Jesus took the tree of death so you could have the tree of life.

Idols are often good things that we have made into ultimate things.

One of the most frequent responses I get from non-Christian readers is: 'I'm not sure I agree with all this, but I must say this is the first book I've read by a Christian that didn't treat me like I was an idiot.'

God’s grace does not come to people who morally outperform others, but to those who admit their failure to perform and who acknowledge their need for a Savior.

Prayer is awe before an infinite force, and yet it's intimacy with a personal friend.