“The call of Christ is a call to live a life of sacrifice and loss and suffering--a life that would be foolish to live if there were no resurrection from the dead.”

Reformed Baptist theologian and pastor from the United States, active since the 1980s. He is best known for his influential writings on biblical theology, particularly his emphasis on the glory of God in all things, and his long tenure as senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. His work often explores the intersection of Christian doctrine and practical godliness.