Jesus Christ was treated as we deserved so that when we believe in Jesus, God treats us as Jesus deserves.
TIMOTHY KELLERReligion is ‘if you obey, then you will be accepted’. But the Gospel is, ‘if you are absolutely accepted, and sure you’re accepted, only then will you ever begin to obey’. Those are two utterly different things. Every page of the Bible shows the difference.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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No one is too bad for Jesus. A lot of people think they are too good for Jesus.
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If we have not seen our sin and sought radical forgiveness from God, we will be unable to forgive and to seek the good of those who have wronged us.
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Where you find your significance is where you find your salvation.
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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.
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You are more sinful than you could dare imagine and you are more loved and accepted than you could ever dare hope.
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Religion: ‘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.’
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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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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
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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 infallible test of spiritual integrity, Jesus says, is your private prayer life.
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How does Satan accuse us? By causing us to look at our sin rather than our Savior.
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When Jesus looked down from the cross, he didn’t think “I am giving myself to you because you are so attractive to me.”
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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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