Friday, January 27, 2012

G. C. Berkouwer

Sanctification is not a “process,” certainly not a moral process, but it is being holy in Christ and having part, through faith, in his righteousness. - G. C. Berkouwer, Studies in Dogmatics: Faith and Sanctification, p. 104

Michael Horton

Unlike the Athenian philosophers, Jesus Christ did not offer himself merely as a teacher of the path to truth and happiness, but as “the way, and the truth, and the life” (Jn 14:6). He is not only the guide; he is the destination. - Michael Horton, The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Daniel B. Wallace

Much in language that is easily misunderstood is outside the scope of syntax, even broadly defined. Although a decent grasp on syntax is a sine qua non for sound exegesis, it is not a panacea for all of one’s exegetical woes. Only rarely does the grammar hand the exegete his or her interpretation on a silver platter. In most cases, the better we understand the syntax of the NT, the shorter is our list of viable interpretive options. - Daniel B. Wallace, Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: an Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament (Accordance electronic ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996), 9.

Psalm 65

1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.
2 O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. 
3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. 
4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!

G. C. Berkouwer

God does not merely illuminate the mind of believers - confront them with new data - but powerfully changes heart and will. - G. C. Berkouwer, Studies In Dogmatics: Faith and Sanctification, p. 94

Monday, January 16, 2012

John Calvin

Some comforters have but one song to sing, 
and they have no regard to whom they sing it.