Paul and Abi

“The ground of our justification is God’s act of redemption in Jesus Christ. So Paul writes, “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as an expiation by his blood” (Rom. 3:23–25). Justification is grounded in the costly deed of redemption. We”
― J. Rodman Williams, Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective

“His level of health and maturity could not be dependent on someone else’s. If it were, he would be a slave to someone else’s immaturity.”
― Henry Cloud, How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth

“The only allowable relationship between us is that of a servant. I am free to serve you. I am not free to “boss” you. This”
― Jerry Cook, The Holy Spirit: So, What's the Big Deal?

“Structure is necessary, but it must always emerge out of our passion for mission -- reaching our destination. The vehicle must never become the mission. The vehicle is expendable -- being the presence of Jesus in the world is essential!”
― Jerry Cook, The Holy Spirit: So, What's the Big Deal?