The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
TIMOTHY KELLERThe cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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The Gospel is news of what God has done to reach us. It is not advice about what we must do to reach God.
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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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Success and suffering will either darken your heart or make you wise, but they won’t leave you where you were.
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The lack of joy in your life is due to your lack of mission.
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Religion operates on the principle ‘I obey-therefore I am accepted by God.’ But the operating principle of the gospel is ‘I am accepted by God through what Christ has done-therefore I obey.’
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So we find messages of self-salvation extremely attractive, whether they are religious (Keep these rules and you earn eternal blessing) or secular (Grab hold of these things and you’ll experience blessing now).
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You dont fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.
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It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.
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The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.
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Christians need the gospel as much as non-Christians do.
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Nothing is more important than to learn how to maintain a life of purpose in the midst of painful adversity.
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Generosity is not only about money. There is more than one currency. Let your generosity be pervasive in life.
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…Singles, too, must see the penultimate status of marriage. If single Christians don’t develop a deeply fulfilling love relationship with Jesus, they will put too much pressure on their DREAM of marriage, and that will create pathology in their lives as well.
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You are a totally loved moral failure.
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