Good intentions, regular worship, Bible study, do not prevent blindness. Part of our sinful nature instinctively chooses to see what we want… — David Platt Bible study Copy Share Image
Peruse the Christian marketplace, and you will find a plethora of books, songs, and paintings that depict God as a loving Father. — David Platt Book Copy Share Image
“We've taken the lifeblood out of Christianity and put Kool-Aid in its place so that it tastes better to the crowds, and… — David Platt Christian life Copy Share Image
“How many of us are embracing the comforts of suburban America while we turn a deaf ear to inner cities in need… — David Platt Christianity Copy Share Image
Repentance is a rich biblical term that signifies an elemental transformation in someone's mind, heart, heart, and life. — David Platt Biblical Copy Share Image
[...]there is no injustice in God. The injustice lies in Christians who possess the gospel and refuse to give their lives to… — David Platt Christian Copy Share Image
Salvation now consists of a deep wrestling in our souls with the sinfulness of our hearts, the depth of our depravity, and… — David Platt Depravity Copy Share Image
Why not begin operating under the idea that God has given us excess, not so we could have more, but so we… — David Platt Excess Copy Share Image
On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to… — David Platt Abortion Copy Share Image
And while we stand with conviction and courage, we must live with compassion. Amid a world with massive social needs around us,… — David Platt Abortion Copy Share Image
“Doesn’t it take your breath away for a moment to hear God say, “I love you”? To which we, in our sinfulness,… — David Platt Children Copy Share Image
“Nothing but the people of God and the Word of God. And strangely, that’s enough. God’s Word is enough for millions of… — David Platt God Copy Share Image
The way we use our money is a barometer of our present spiritual condition. Our neglect of the poor illustrates much about… — David Platt Copy Share Image
Being a member of a church means realizing that we are responsible for helping the brothers and sisters around us to grow… — David Platt Brother Copy Share Image
No sound system. No band. No guitar. No entertainment. No cushioned chairs. No heating or air-con. Nothing but the people of God… — David Platt Copy Share Image
Passionate worship always leads to personal witness. Always. And what that means is . . . if we’re not witnessing, there’s a… — David Platt Copy Share Image
“He has given us people, and he has said, "Live for them. Love them, serve them, and lead them. Lead them to… — David Platt Christianity Copy Share Image
Making disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching people the Word of Christ and then enabling them to do the same thing in… — David Platt Christ Copy Share Image
We have a dangerous tendency to misunderstand, minimize, and even manipulate the gospel in order to accommodate our assumptions and our desires. — David Platt Copy Share Image
Some people think that if they will do certain things, they will somehow earn the favor of God, but this misses the… — David Platt Approach Copy Share Image
“Disciples like Peter, Andrew, James, and John show us that the call to follow Jesus is not simply an invitation to pray… — David Platt Disciples Copy Share Image
“There is indescribable joy to be found, deep satisfaction to be felt, and an eternal purpose to be fulfilled in dying to… — David Platt Joy Copy Share Image
As I looked at material and spiritual poverty in the world around me, including approximately 2 billion people who haven't even heard… — David Platt Copy Share Image
I want to move from what we let go of to whom we hold on to. I want to explore not just… — David Platt Copy Share Image
“It is not that he needs to stop his sexual immorality to be saved. That would mean he would need to earn… — David Platt Copy Share Image
We act, though, not under a utopian illusion that you or I or anyone or everyone together can rid this world of… — David Platt Christ Copy Share Image