The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe.
TIMOTHY KELLERChristians need the gospel as much as non-Christians do.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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.
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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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The Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to earth, lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died.
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When Job was prospering, he prayed. When he was suffering, he still prayed.
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Trust is accepting what God sends into your life whether you understand it or not.
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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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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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Legalistic remorse says, “I broke God’s rules,” while real repentance says, “I broke God’s heart.”
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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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What you do today is shaped by what you believe about tomorrow.
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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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Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you would not suffer. He suffered so that when you suffer, you’ll become more like him.
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In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.
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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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When we grasp that we are unworthy sinners saved by an infinitely costly grace, it destroys both our self-righteousn ess and our need to ridicule others.
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