Crime Against Love

“Sin becomes a crime, not against law, but against love; it means not breaking God's law so much as breaking God's heart.”

—William Barclay

Revival Characteristics

"Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility." 


Charles Finney

Essence of Sin and Salvation

"The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man."

John Stott, The Cross of Christ

"There’s no book like the Word of God"

"I have a library full of books ... but there’s no book like the Word of God. ... I admonish you — live in the Word and let the Word live in you."

"David said, 'Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee' (Psalm 119:11). What is going to keep you pure? What is going to keep any of us pure? What is going to keep us righteous? What is going to keep us holy? What is going to keep us on track? What is going to keep us in balance? I’m here to tell you, it’s going to be the Word of God."

Thomas E. Trask

(Final "Chat With Pastors," September 12, 2007)