The cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
TIMOTHY KELLERAre you living to justify yourself, or are you living because you are justified?
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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To fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.
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After creation God said, ‘It is finished’-and he rested. After redemption Jesus said, ‘It is finished’-and we can rest.
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If you don’t feel like praying, pray to God to give you the desire.
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It’s impossible to have met the real Jesus and be indifferent. You either bow down in wonder OR go away offended.
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When we grasp that we are unworthy sinners saved by an infinitely costly grace, it destroys both our self-righteousn ess and our need to ridicule others.
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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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Are you living to justify yourself, or are you living because you are justified?
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The Bible’s purpose is to show you how God’s grace breaks into your life against your will and saves you from the sin and brokenness otherwise you would never be able to overcome…
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We have to be careful not to elevate our preferences to moral standards and judge others by them. We only do so to feel superior.
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The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God’s will to mine, but to mold my will into His.
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Suffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God himself walks with us in the fire.
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There is no way to have a real relationship without becoming vulnerable to hurt. Christmas tells us that God became breakable and fragile.
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Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you would not suffer. He suffered so that when you suffer, you’ll become more like him.
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All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
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We were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
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