“God’s ultimate goal in giving us biblical revelation is not punitive. He desires that His word equip us for His service. Its message brings us reconciliation through the work of Christ. Its probing exposes our need for a reconciled relationship with Him. And then His Word gives us the tools we need to actually experience [...]

Quotes to chew on from Augustine’s On Christian Teaching: So it seems to me that the following advice is beneficial for young people who are keen and intelligent, who fear God and seek a life of true happiness. Do not venture without due care into any branches of learning outside the church of Christ, as [...]