The Church, however, is a self-governing society, distinct from the State, having its officers and laws, and, therefore, an administrative government of its own.

The Galatians are severely censured for giving heed to false doctrines, and are called to pronounce even an apostle anathema, if he preached another gospel.

The best evidence of the Bible's being the word of God is to be found between its covers. It proves itself.

To be in Christ is the source of the Christian life; to be like Christ is the sum of his excellence; to be with Christ is the fullness of his joy.

The grace of God exalts a man without inflating him, and humbles a man without debasing him.

The gospel is so simple that small children can understand it, and it is so profound that studies by the wisest theologians will never exhaust its riches.

Faith is not a blind, irrational conviction. In order to believe, we must know what we believe, and the grounds on which our faith rests.

Sanctification is not a work of nature, but a work of grace. It is a transformation of character effected not by moral influences, but supernaturally by the Holy Spirit.

This is true religion, to approve what God approves, to hate what he hates, and to delight in what delights him

If all Church power vests in the clergy, then the people are practically bound to passive obedience in all matters of faith and practice; for all right of private judgment is then denied.

The doctrines of grace humble man without degrading him and exalt him without inflating him.

The future of the Church is in the hands of wisdom

Do you want it bad enough to get over being hurt?

Referees and linesmen are killing teams.

When we put people before possessions in our hearts, we are sowing seeds of enduring satisfaction.

Carl Rinsch has a good balance between the visual and the drama and action, so I thought if he's going to direct, we can make a new, epic film. My fear was gone when I met him.

Never believe a rumour until you hear it officially denied.

She felt as if she were brimming, always producing and hoarding more love inside her. But there was no release.

You can't ever stop thinking something quick enough. Something that hurts always gets the knife in too fast for you to slam a lid on it and shove it away.

My coach has said to me, "When you win a match or a tournament, you don't even think about it - the very next minute you're like".

If the challenge is far beyond their skill level, they tend to get frustrated; if it's far below their skill level, they tend to get bored. Leaders need to strike the right balance.