Still Sovereign Quotes

“Some pastors believe in divine sovereignty but do not think that the doctrine should be preached, since it is controversial. This is a tragic mistake, for it provides strength to the people of God and was revealed for our good.”
― Thomas R. Schreiner, Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace

“God deserves all the praise, glory, and honor for our salvation. He saved us "to the praise of his glorious grace" (Eph. 1:6, 12, 14). We would never have chosen him on our own, and thus we bow down before our sovereign God with joy and holy fear.”
― Thomas R. Schreiner, Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace

“We believe with all our hearts that it is possible to disagree passionately with people, even to see their views as wrong and harmful, and still love them.”
― Thomas R. Schreiner, Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace

“Human beings do choose to believe, but they make that choice only because divine grace opens otherwise blind eyes to see the beauty of the glory of Christ (2 Cor. 4:6).”
― Thomas R. Schreiner, Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace