The heart of the Christian faith is Good News, not good advice, good technique, or good behavior.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANThe heart of the Christian faith is Good News, not good advice, good technique, or good behavior.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANI became frustrated with myself for not being as sturdy and unquestioning as I knew a man in my position should be.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANGod wants every local church to be the first place people think to go when they’ve really messed up…not the last.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANThe more I focused on my need to get better the worse I actually got – the more neurotic and self-conscious and self-absorbed I became.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANWalking with God doesn’t lead to God’s favor; God’s favor leads to walking with God.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANThe gospel doesn’t just free me from what people think of me, but also from what I think of me.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANIf you feel compelled to respond every time you’re criticized it reveals just how much you’ve built your identity on being right.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANIn the Old Testament, we are continually told that our good works are not enough, that God has made a provision. This provision is pointed to at every place in the Old Testament.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANInformation is seldom enough to heal a wounded heart.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANGrace always runs downhill, meeting us at the bottom, not the top.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANGod has hardwired me to thoroughly enjoy and be sharpened by good and friendly theological discussion about the gospel.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANLegalism breeds a sense of entitlement that turns us into complainers.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANI actually think one of most profoundly and deep pastoral moments between a pastor and his church is what happens between them before God in the context of preaching.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANWe are broken people living in a broken world with other broken people. We all need grace.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANGrace doesn’t lead us into destructive behavior. Sin does. And grace is the only remedy for sin. The kindness of God leads to repentance.
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIANBecause Jesus was someone, you’re free to be no one.
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