Man's relationship to God in creation was based on works. What Adam failed to achieve, Christ, the second Adam, succeeded in achieving. Ultimately the only way one can be justified is by works. (R.C.Sproul) Works! Works! A man gets to heaven by works? I would as soon think of climbing to the moon on a rope of sand! (George Whitefield) With the wolves you cannot be too severe. With the weak sheep you cannot be too gentle.” (Martin Luther on false teachers)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

This deserves a more permanent, and prominent, 'lodging place', but...

Our fathers considered whether a ministry was sound, but now the question is – Is the man clever? - Charles Spurgeon

And then, Blessed Are the Green of Heart, by Alan Jacobs, at First Things.
I see no reason why this article should not evoke, at least, an occasional chuckle.

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