Quotes about Himself

For God would in nothing fail to endow a being who was to be next to Himself with a liberty of this kind.

Great was the work of creation, but greater was the work of redemption. Great wisdom was seen in making us—but more miraculous wisdom in saving us. Great power was seen in bringing us out of nothing—but greater power in helping us when we were worse than nothing. (...) In the creation, God gave us ourselves; in the redemption, He gave us Himself.

God's provision simply can't be reduced to answers and strategies because his provision is tied to his presence. God knows that our need is much bigger and deeper than what we think will satisfy it. So he not only gives us practical advice, he gives us himself.

My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.

Redemption, salvation, and restoration are not God's ultimate goal. These He performs for the sake of something greater: namely, the enjoyment He has in glorifying Himself.

I've no doubt, enjoying himself same as ever. Just like a man.

He permits, for reasons known only to Himself, people to act contrary to and in defiance of His revealed will. But He never permits them to act contrary to His sovereign will.

It will be sent that, although the writer's love is verily a jealous love, it is a jealousy for and not of his creatures. He will tolerate no interference either with them or between them and himself.

My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.

God's gifts are many; His best gift is one. It is the gift of Himself.