Digital Logos Edition
“Thus the temptation is not presented as a general rebellion from God’s authority but rather a quest for wisdom and ‘the good’ (GK 3202) apart from God’s provision.” (Page 9)
“These things, then, God will not tolerate. If he hates these things, then conversely he must love and desire (1) humility, (2) truthful speech, (3) preservation of life, (4) pure thoughts, (5) the eagerness to do good things, (6) honest witnesses, and (7) peaceful harmony.” (Page 952)
“In Enoch the pronouncement of death is not the last word. A door is left open for a return to the tree of life. Enoch found that door by ‘walking with God’ and has become a paradigm for all who seek to find life.” (Page 14)
“Most people behave as though they have endless time and close their eyes to the fact of death. God wants us to face that fact.” (Page 1014)
“Even when the righteous do not feel happy, they are still considered ‘blessed’ from God’s perspective. Such happiness is promoted by two kinds of activities: dissociation from the wicked and association with and devotion to God.” (Page 793)