Category Archives: Quotes

Why some love to praise others but never learn themselves

Posted on March 31, 2014 by timlyg

“An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.” ~ Winston Churchill

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Philippians 1:18: Christ is Preached, Keller Finally Answered...

Posted on March 31, 2014 by timlyg

How much doctrinal unity you need to partner with someone depends on what you are partnering with them for. - Tim Keller I once asked on FB during a rare Q&A by Keller pertaining to the workshop: Center Church: What … Continue reading →

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The test of Dealing with Sin

Posted on January 8, 2014 by timlyg

"While the Christian commits a sin he hates it; whereas the hypocrite loves it while he forbears it." ~ William Gurnall

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The Seriousness of Christ's Lowliness

Posted on December 6, 2013 by timlyg

In his Matthew 12:17 commentary, John Calvin wrote:" ...He who is offended by the low condition of Christ, which God declares to be agreeable to his will, is unworthy of salvation."

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Ravi Zacharias on Love

Posted on October 15, 2013 by timlyg

Actually it is from his older brother: "Love is as much of a question of the will as of the emotion." From RZIM podcast, 10/15/2013 "I, Isaac take you Rebekah, Part 2" @ 6:50min. Ravi Zacharias believes in the tradition … Continue reading →

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Redeemer Sermon Today

Posted on September 8, 2013 by timlyg

Pastor Bisgrove again. He mentioned his family goes to beaches a lot. I think it's a cop out from daily life (for his lawyer wife). I do not mean to be harsh, but the way he described it, it appeared … Continue reading →

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Scratch a Lie, Find a Thief

Posted on September 8, 2013 by timlyg

From Aretha Robinson in the Movie "Ray (2004)" that plays famed blind Jazz pianist Ray Charles' biography. In the film, after being lied to at work, Ray's mother, Aretha, told her son to remember "scratch a lie, find a thief".

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What faith is not?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by timlyg

Faith is not wishing. - Gregory Koukl

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Purpose of Christ Assuming Human Nature

Posted on July 11, 2013 by timlyg

Filius Dei factus est filius hominis ut filios hominum faceret filios dei - Augustine of Hippo 神取得了人性，为的是要让人能够取得神性~~~~奥古斯丁 (Somewhat inaccurately translated at theologychina.weebly.com, I think.) The Son of God was made the son of man so that the sons of men … Continue reading →

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If you think you can't fall into sexual sin...

Posted on July 11, 2013 by timlyg

"If you think you can't fall into sexual sin, then you are godlier than David, stronger than Samson and wiser than Solomon." [Bill Perkins, founder and president of the Million Mighty Men and teaching pastor at Coast Hills Community Church … Continue reading →

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