Christianity is not "Jesus is our example." Christianity is "Jesus is our substitute."

Don't get me wrong - what we do is important. But it is infinitely less important than what Jesus has done for us.

Assurance never comes from looking at ourselves. It only comes as a consequence of looking to Christ.

Real, pure, unadulterated freedom happens when the resources of the gospel smash any sense of need to secure for myself anything beyond what Christ has already secured for me.

Grace doesn't lead us into destructive behavior. Sin does. And grace is the only remedy for sin. The kindness of God leads to repentance.

An identity based in the one-way love of God does not take into account public opinion or, thankfully, even personal opinion.

God's grace is so counterintuitive and everything we do in our life is just based on conditions. You do this for me and I'll do that for you. Or if you don't do this for me, I won't do that for you. And God's grace works in a completely different direction.