“Only when we know that God accepts us can we accept ourselves, and only as we accept ourselves can we accept others.… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Those who cherish the gospel must also manifest a gospel spirit. None should engage in religious polemics unless they can disagree without… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Kneeling at the foot of the cross, Christians have reached the highest place they can attain. The cross is the Sermon on… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“In some denominations, "righteousness by faith" has traditionally been understood to include two things. (1) Being declared righteous (justification) and (2) being… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Only the everlasting gospel is of sufficient value to justify denominational dispute! Those who cherish the gospel must also manifest a gospel… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Faith is not something you have to work up. Faith is not something achieved by psychological striving, or by logical reasoning. Faith… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Since the days of Christ, these men we have mentioned have changed the world. Paul, Augustine, Luther, Calvin and Wesley—these have been… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Observe that “the everlasting gospel” has primacy in this warning, for only the conviction of the infinite love of God for weak… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“As we travel along through life's pilgrimage, our feet become soiled by our failures and mistakes. We do not need to go and be… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“True religion, according to Romans, is about faith, hope, love; about the cross of Christ, and the love of God. It is about the… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Sanctification only begins our being made like our Lord Jesus Christ. It is never complete in this life. There is no perfect Christian, even… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Romans is the only book in the Bible that systematically tells us of the plan of salvation. The only book. If you do not… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“The only motive in the world that will keep me from sin is the knowledge that God is mine and I am his.” — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Romans was written by the chief theologian of Scripture, the apostle Paul. Jesus made the atonement, but Paul explained it. The atonement couldn't be… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Only when we know that God accepts us can we accept ourselves, and only as we accept ourselves can we accept others. The power… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“True religion is the union of the heart with God that brings an overflow to our relationship with other people.” — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“The prophetic word is not intended as a minute history written in advance, but as a symbolic portrayal of what Christ has already done… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“It is fashionable to avoid talking of the wrath of God. Karl Barth for years neglected the theme and likewise most contemporary theologians. But… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“Romans 3:21-26 are the most important verses in the Bible. They reveal that God has provided for our salvation in the cross of Christ.… — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
“It seems to me that God cannot bless us individually or as a church unless we practice His golden rule--which includes fairness and honesty.” — Desmond Ford Copy Share Image
