If you believe what you like in the gospel, and reject what you don't like,

it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.

                -Augustine of Hippo, 4th century bishop: North Africa

 

The whole gospel is contained in Christ.

                -John Calvin, 16th century pastor: Switzerland

 

The gospel is good news.  But Jesus never said it was easy news.

                -Chuck Colson, contemporary Christian leader:

                United States