Christianity is not engrossed by this transitory world, but measures all things by the thought of eternity.

According to Christian belief, man exists for the sake of God; according to the liberal church, in practice if not in theory, God exists for the sake of man.

God is the ruler of history. His times are well chosen The Roman Empire was an instrument in his hand. And so are the nations of the modern world.

It is impossible to be a true soldier of Jesus Christ and not fight.

The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more child-like will be our faith

Modern culture is a mighty force. It is either subservient to the gospel or else it is the deadliest enemy of the gospel

The Gospel does not abrogate God's law, but it makes men love it with all of their hearts.

Christ died"--that is history; "Christ died for our sins"--that is doctrine. Without these two elements, joined in an absolutely indissoluble union, there is no Christianity.

What is today a matter of academic speculation begins tomorrow to move armies and pull down empires.

A low view of law always produces legalism; a high view of law makes a person a seeker after grace.

If we give the bureaucrats our children, we may as well give them everything else.

One must always be prepared for riotous and endless waves of transformation.

Never pay attention to someone who has not earned your respect.

When people become elders - when they're older; they can be old without being an elder, really. They [can] just be old and not very useful.

I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure.

When there is enough to eat for eight, there is plenty for ten.

Are you intimidated by me? Because if you're intimidated by me, that's something you'll have to deal with.

To fulfil the dreams of one's youth; that is the best that can happen to a man. No worldly success can take the place of that.

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!

Every time I go to big events, it's a trip. I feel like that kid who shouldn't really be there.

Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.