Matthew

Jesus is the King of the nations who brings peace and salvation and demands our allegiance.

The humanist vision of the future is to bring rebirth by controlling people; the biblical vision is that the powerful work of the Holy Spirit will transform people. When we try to change people by our own power we end up sinfully dominating and controlling others. We are called to serve, not change, others. We cannot make a new creation out of anyone; only God can. In seeking the kingdom and righteousness of God, we seek God's purposes instead of instant personal satisfaction. We exercise a power and authority from beyond history, for the good of future generations.

We're not strong enough to hold onto the cross in the storms of life; the gospel is that Jesus is holding on to me.

Obedience doesn't always manifest itself in obvious ways, and so the counterfeit Christian may easily pretend to be real.

It is a false peace when the word of the Lord is not bringing us to a genuine peace with God.

There is earthly wisdom growing in bitter envy and strife, and there's heavenly wisdom, pure, peace-loving, submissive, full of good fruit, compassionate and sincere.

The golden rule is in fact unique to Christianity, given the theological and moral framework of the Bible which defines its parameters.

Coming under God's fatherhood, we have the right of petition, and all necessary gifts He will grant.

To judge others by human standards is both hypocritical and self-blinding. Whoever judges by the word of God begins his censure with himself.

We're to do what God has called us to do and God will be faithful to provide.