I 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 TCHIVIDJIANDisobedience happens not when we think too much grace but when we think too little of it
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Because Jesus was someone, you’re free to be no one.
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Disobedience happens not when we think too much grace but when we think too little of it
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I had turned personal validation into my primary source of meaning and value, so that without it I was miserable and depressed.
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We are broken people living in a broken world with other broken people. We all need grace.
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God has hardwired me to thoroughly enjoy and be sharpened by good and friendly theological discussion about the gospel.
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Legalism breeds a sense of entitlement that turns us into complainers.
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The heart of the Christian faith is Good News, not good advice, good technique, or good behavior.
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The 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.
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In 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.
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Graciousness is the fruit of someone who knows how badly they themselves need grace.
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God’s grace is so counterintuitive and everything we do in our life is just based on conditions. You do this for me and I’ll do that for you. Or if you don’t do this for me, I won’t do that for you. And God’s grace works in a completely different direction.
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Walking with God doesn’t lead to God’s favor; God’s favor leads to walking with God.
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The gospel doesn’t just free me from what people think of me, but also from what I think of me.
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Grace doesn’t lead us into destructive behavior. Sin does. And grace is the only remedy for sin. The kindness of God leads to repentance.
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I became frustrated with myself for not being as sturdy and unquestioning as I knew a man in my position should be.
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