“Just like Jonah forgot some mercy God extended him, we forget how merciful God has been to us. But when we remember our condition, and when we remember the nature of God‘s mercy, it becomes impossible, not to celebrate the salvation of Ninevah. The people who gave Grace best are the ones who know they need it most. Remember the condition of your sin and the nature of God‘s birthday towards your sin. It will radically alter the way you relate to the people you say you love.“
–Paul Tripp
“The church is a gathering of forgiven senators, called to be holy. Saved by the patient grace of God, we deal patiently with others and together, confess our needs for grace and forgiveness. Restored in Christ presence, shaped by his life, this new community lives out the ongoing story of God‘s reconciling, love, announces the new creation, and works for a world of justice and peace … we marvel that the Lord gathers the broken pieces to do his work, and that he blesses us still with Joy, new members, and surprising evidences of unity.“
– Our world belongs to God, st. 39–40
