Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Noah walked with God; he didn't only preach righteousness, he acted it. He went through water and didn't melt. He breasted the current of the popular opinion of his day, scorning alike the hatred and ridicule of the scoffers who mocked at the thought of there being but one way of salvation.

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

We act like pagans in a crisis—only one out of an entire crowd is daring enough to invest his faith in the character of God.

It's OK to be outspoken about your faith.

If man hasn't discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live.

I may be crucified for my beliefs and, if I am, you can say, "He died to make men free.

biblical faith—that is, true faith in the existence, presence, promises, and provisions of God—never requires you to deny reality in any way. It is not biblical faith to try to convince yourself that things are better than they actually are. It is not biblical faith to work to make yourself feel good about what is not good. Biblical faith looks reality in the face and does not flinch.

Being a fool for God was not merely alright but liberating.

I'm not ashamed of the Gospel.

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”