No cross, no Christian

Everything hinges on the Christ of the cross. The fact of the cross is the axiom of theological thought. It is impossible to think about the gospel if we have the slightest hesitation on this point. We must determine to carry this theme throughout all the problems of theology without exception... The essence of God can be comprehended only from the 'word of the cross.

The theology of the cross is not a cerebral thing; it profoundly affects our Christian experience and existence, making demands upon our whole lives and turning theology into something which controls not just our thoughts, but the very way in which we experience the world around and taste the blessing and fellowship of God himself. pp.48-49

But the point about spiritual fruit is that, however healthy the tree, it has to be looked after.

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him

The word "Christianity" is already a misunderstanding; in reality there has been only one Christian, and he died on the cross.