Quotes from Books I Am Reading

I am a little behind on my reading, but here are some quotes from books I have read recently:

"Without coming out and saying it, we consider the gospel powerless to help with such sophisticated struggles...The gospel lifts the burden of self-help off of the victims we have unwittingly placed it on...The grace of god will help him repent of the root and not just the symptom...The cross is the remedy." Byron Yawn in What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him
"People share their struggles and, with every good intention, others give good advice or try to step in to be the solution themselves. People do need answers. They are in need of help. But we fail to truly help them if we don't give them Jesus. He is the best answer and the most powerful help they can receive." Jeff Vanderstelt in Gospel Fluency
"In other words, what was Christ doing "B.C."? He was experiencing what it means--tasting what it would mean--to be Savior, King, Prophet, Priest, Sacrifice and all he would be and accomplish." Michael Reeves in Rejoicing in Christ
"Jesus doesn't say you can  be or may be or will be free. He says you are free. Therefore, we must declare-we must confess-truths like the following: Romans 8:17, Romans 8:38-39; Galatians 5:1." Rebekah Lyons in You Are Free 

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