David Tooy

“Jesus answered them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.’” —Luke 5:31–32

“Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 “We wait for God’s Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.” 1 Thessalonians 1:10

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him.” —Colossians 1:15–16

“By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8–9 God saved us in a way that abolishes all boasting in ourselves and magnifies grace—his grace—alone.

Christ has taken our nature into Heaven to represent us; and has left us on earth, with His nature, to represent Him.

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him.” —Colossians 1:15–16

“Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” Titus 2:14 He died to secure our zeal for doing good.

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance and, if true, is of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.” -C.S. Lewis

“He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9

D.Carson on Phil 2:6- "BECAUSE he was in very nature God...he made himself a nobody: it was divine to show that kind of self-emptying, that kind of grace."

“God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.” -C.S. Lewis

“When Christ died, he died for you individually just as much as if you had been the only person in the world.” -C.S. Lewis

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16 Don’t be ashamed of God. Don’t be ashamed of Christ. Don’t be ashamed of the good news.

“Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:25–26 So we pray.

“The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” Luke 9:22 This “must” is the must of divine love.

“As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” Psalm 42:1–2 If these words do not express the longing of your heart, pray that they would.

On the last day he will take us by the hand as he did the little girl and "Jesus will say to everyone who believes, 'Child arise'. "(Luke 8:54- ESV) -- Tom Schreiner. Wow. There's all the hope in the world---there for our receiving.

Tolerance is not approving an opinion you do not hold. It's about treating the person --who's saying what you can powerfully disagree with--with respect, humility, and love.

Should check this out. desiringgod.org/articles/polic…

Jesus: ”Take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33