Whatever else may be thought of the evidence from early Jewish and Gentile writers it does at least establish, for those who refuse the witness of Christian writings, the historical character of Jesus Himself.

Christian holiness is not a matter of painstaking conformity to the individual precepts of an external law code it is rather a question of the Holy Spirit's producing His fruit in the life, reproducing those graces which were seen in perfection in the life of Christ.

Persistence in prayer for someone whom we don't like, however much it goes against the grain to begin with, brings about a remarkable change in attitude.

Spiritual influence never coincided with material affluence.

God's peace is joy resting. His joy is peace dancing.

Sanctification is glory begun. Glory is sanctification completed.

The question to be asked of all teaching is not, 'Is it new?' but 'Is it true?'

And if the New Testament were a collection of secular writings, their authenticity would generally be regarded as beyond all doubt

The historicity of Christ is as axiomatic for an unbiased historian as the historicity of Julius Caesar.

The evidence for our New Testament writings is ever so much greater than the evidence for many writings of classical authors, the authenticity of which no one dreams of questioning. And if the New Testament were a collection of secular writings, their authenticity would generally be regarded as beyond all doubt.

God bestows His blessings without discrimination. The followers of Jesus are children of God, and they should manifest the family likeness by doing good to all, even to those who deserve the opposite.