John Scheepers is a compelling theological voice and I commend him to you without hesitation. I have known John for decades, and what sets him apart is that his thinking is never merely academic. It is rooted in deep love for God, for people, and for the Scriptures, and it is forged in the real world of communities, churches, and lived experience. He has the gift of making you think harder and feel more deeply at the same time. Whether in writing or in a room, he brings both intellectual rigour and genuine warmth, and he has a rare ability to create space for honest, stretching conversation. He has sharpened and deepened my own faith over many years, through the things we agree on and the things we don't, and I have seen him do the same for many others.