The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.

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

Jesus smashed two of the rich young ruler's assumptions: Christianity is something you can ADD and something you can DO.

The Bible judges the church; the church does not judge the Bible. The Bible is the foundation for and the creator of the church; the church is not the foundation for or creator of the Bible. The church and its hierarchy must be evaluated by the believer with the biblical gospel as the touchstone or plumb line for judging all truth claims.

Ministry to the poor is a crucial sign that we believe the gospel.

We need to remember that we are saved by grace when we fail. But we need to remember it much more when we succeed.

Prayer is our way of entering into the happiness of God himself