"Relationship—community—is at the very heart of Christianity. We are not just forgiven; we are welcomed into God’s family. We are invited into intimate personal communion with the Creator Savior King. It is only in communion with Him that we are able to be whole. In community with Him we find wisdom, truth, hope, forgiveness, grace, peace, reconciliation, strength, and righteousness. And as we are welcomed in communion with Him, we are called into community with one another. This community is one of His primary instruments of radical personal growth. He calls us to a lifestyle of mutual service. He calls us to love one another as He has loved us. He calls us to confess, teach, restore, forgive, love, encourage, confront, give, sacrifice, rescue, protect, and serve. And He warns us that this community is not a luxury for a few, but is essential for each one of us. He calls us to live as if we actually believe that our walk with Him is a community project."Paul Tripp