If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn’t rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like his teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead.
TIMOTHY KELLERSuffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God himself walks with us in the fire.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.
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…the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less.
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Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The Gospel makes us proud of what Jesus has done.
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We come to God saying, “Look at all I’ve done,” or maybe “Look at all I’ve suffered.” God, however, wants us to look to him – to just wash.
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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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If the church does not identify with the marginalized, it will itself be marginalized. This is God’s poetic justice.
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Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.
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God invites us to come as we are, not stay as we are.
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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 gospel humbles us into the dust and at the very same time exalts us to the heavens.
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Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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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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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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