John Stott on the Role of Knowledge in the Christian Life

“To encounter Christ is to touch reality and experience transcendence. He gives us a sense of self-worth or personal significance, because He assures us of God's love for us. He sets us free from guilt because He died for us and from paralyzing fear because He reigns. He gives meaning to marriage and home, work and leisure, personhood and citizenship.”

—John Stott

Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today ( p. 154).