Whereas the Old Testament inextricably links the coming of the Messiah to “the second exodus,” the New Testament more specifically recognizes the return of Jesus as the second exodus. This theme actually pervades the entire biblical narrative. -Joel Richardson

“I have but one passion: It is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world, and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ.” ― Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf

My only joys therefore are that when God has given me a work to do, I have not refused it." - C.T. Studd

There are FAR more ancient sources for the New Testament than any other ancient writings. Because of this, they have been cross checked & shown to be 99.5% accurate. Of the 0.5% in doubt (about 400 words) no doctrinal or historical truth is in question. -Theologetics.org

He was the first man to conquer death. Jesus is the prototype, and the first member of a new order of people who triumph over death. He is the pledge, or guarantee, that His people will receive a resurrected body like His (Phillipians. 3:21). -Mike Bickle

Sermons aren't just to make truth clear to the mind-but to make it real to the heart. Change happens by feeding the imagination new beauties. - Timothy Keller

God’s salvation doesn't come in response to a changed life. A changed life naturally comes in response to salvation. -Timothy Keller

Since you are tempted without ceasing, pray without ceasing. - Spurgeon

I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church - Spurgeon

“We can’t safeguard our marriages through more through more date nights, more vacations, or more counseling. Those things are not bad, but we have to see that there is more going on. Sincere and concentrated prayer will do infinitely more." -Francis Chan

Every god that didn’t make the heavens will perish from under the heavens. Jeremiah 10:11

"The desire to rule is the mother of heresies."

- St. John Chysostom, c. 349-407 AD.

"There is no use in talking as if forgiveness were easy...For we find that the work of forgiveness has to be done over and over again." -CS Lewis

Through Jesus we don’t need perfect righteousness, just repentant helplessness, to access the presence of God. -Timothy Keller

Jesus: "My Father is working until now, and I am working.” John 5:17

Though God rested after creation, with the fall of humanity into sin, God and his Son have been working every day, following a plan that would result in a redeemed and beautiful bride of Christ. -John Piper

"It’s impossible to be a disciple or a follower of someone and not end up like that person." -Francis Chan

You were made to admire Jesus Christ the Son of God. (2 Thessalonians 1:12; Colossians 1:16) -John Piper

Psalm 115:17, “The dead do not praise the LORD.”

If you don’t praise the Lord, check to see if you’re dead. -Bob Sorge

God never apologizes for the troubles He purposes and allows in our lives—because He knows their redemptive potential. -Bob Sorge

Nothing provokes the devil like the cross. -Spurgeon

Jesus wasn't just a nice guy who did good in the world. You don't crucify nice guys. You crucify threats. - Timothy Keller

Farmers don’t hold a funeral over planted seed. They see the loss as an investment. -Bob Sorge

Pray and pray a lot. Especially when you don't feel like praying at all. -Timothy Keller

Jesus, treat the soil of my heart so that no weeds of unbelief can grow in it, but only Your seeds of faith. -Bob Sorge

The word “disciple” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word “mathetes,” which means “student.”

Discipleship infers a teachable attitude so that we keep learning new things about Jesus and thereby continue growing in our faith. -DA Kistner

Mercy points you in the right direction, grace empowers you to move toward the prize. -Bob Sorge

A Series of Videos on the Messiah in the Old Testament by Joel Richardson https://vimeopro.com/hillcrestpv/joelrichardson

Preachers should memorize their content so well that while preaching you are not wondering what to say, but rather how to say it well. -Timothy Keller

“Jesus didn't speak of hell so that we could study, debate and write books about it. He gave us these passages so that we would live holy lives." -Francis Chan

The power of prayer is found, not in convincing God of my agenda, but in waiting upon Him to hear His agenda. -Bob Sorge