We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Life in Christ


“A Christian is a man in whose life and in whose whole outlook the Lord Jesus Christ is at the centre.  He sees everything in Him.  He starts with Him, he ends with Him.  Jesus Christ has become the controlling factor everywhere.”
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, “God’s Ultimate Purpose: An Exposition of Ephesians 1”, p.317

1 comment:

ali said...

Jesus is the controlling factor, yet all too often I find myself reverting to my old sinful self. A cross word, an ugly thought and one wonders just who is in control

I am so grateful that God has promised to keep me to the end, in spite of me.