We are regularly in danger of having too light a view of our sin and also too light a grasp of what Jesus has done to free us from our sin.
TIMOTHY KELLERThe Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to earth, lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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A life of gratitude to God for being saved is far more pleasing than a life based on self-righteousness over being good.
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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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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To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God.
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God’s grace does not come to people who morally outperform others, but to those who admit their failure to perform and who acknowledge their need for a Savior.
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Legalistic remorse says, “I broke God’s rules,” while real repentance says, “I broke God’s heart.”
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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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Christians need the gospel as much as non-Christians do.
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When Job was prospering, he prayed. When he was suffering, he still prayed.
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What you do today is shaped by what you believe about tomorrow.
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To discover the real you, look at what you spend time thinking about when no one is looking.
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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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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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