When we worry we are saying, ‘I know the way my life is supposed to go, and God’s not getting it right’.
TIMOTHY KELLERReligion: ‘My identity is built on being a good person.’ Gospel: ‘My identity is not built on my record or my performance but on Christ’s.’
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The Bible’s purpose is not so much to show you how to live a good life.
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Religion says earn your life. Secular society says create your life. Jesus says, ‘My life for your life.
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In the original language, ‘Fear the Lord’ doesn’t mean be afraid. It means sustaining a joyful, astonished awe, and wonder before Him.
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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 only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access
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The Gospel is good news not good advice. Advice = what we should do. News = report of what was done for us.
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As long as we think we are not that bad, the idea of grace will never change us.
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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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The world values power, comfort, success, and recognition. Jesus frees us to value grief, sacrifice, weakness, and exclusion.
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Forgiveness always comes at a cost to the one granting the forgiveness. To not retaliate is to absorb the cost.
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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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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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Christ’s resurrection not only gives you hope for the future; it gives you hope to handle your scars right now.
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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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Our character is mainly shaped by our primary social community – the people with whom we eat, play, converse, and study.
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