The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe.
TIMOTHY KELLERYet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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Religion operates on the principle ‘I obey-therefore I am accepted by God.’ But the operating principle of the gospel is ‘I am accepted by God through what Christ has done-therefore I obey.’
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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.
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If you love anything in this world more than God, you will crush that object under the weight of your expectations.
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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 Job was prospering, he prayed. When he was suffering, he still prayed.
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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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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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You are a totally loved moral failure.
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Faith is living out and believing what truth is despite what you feel.
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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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Christ did not suffer so you wouldn’t suffer. He suffered so when you suffer you will become like Him.
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Are you living to justify yourself, or are you living because you are justified?
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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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