While the good news of the gospel may not appeal to everyone, the bad news of the gospel still applies to everyone. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
The commands of God are given, not to rob me of joy, but lead me into the fullness of joy. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
“from what we know of Paul, he’s a pretty tough guy. A man’s man, perhaps. But he is moved” — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
If someone doesn't have much use for praising Him now, it's foolish to think they're ready for heaven. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
Worship is the way of life for those entranced by and passionate for the glory of God. — Matt Chandler Glory Copy Share Image
Comfort is the god of our generation, so suffering is seen as a problem to be solved, and not a providence from… — Matt Chandler Comfort Copy Share Image
"Being a good steward" and "placing your hope in" is not the same thing. — Matt Chandler Hope Copy Share Image
“When all of us, different kinds of people, walk together in unity for the glory of Christ, the gospel looks really big.… — Matt Chandler Christianity Copy Share Image
“You are not the point. Your ministry is not the point and God has not pushed all his chips in on you,… — Matt Chandler Glory of god Copy Share Image
Because a God who is ultimately most focused on his own glory will be about the business of restoring us, who are… — Matt Chandler Being thankful Copy Share Image
“When everything considered valuable in life is seen to be nothing in comparison to the glory of Christ, you learn rather well… — Matt Chandler Christ alone Copy Share Image
God is at work in the mess. That's the message of the Bible. That's why the Bible is not pretty. That's why… — Matt Chandler Bible Copy Share Image
God's response to the belittlement of his name, from the beginning of time, has been the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on a… — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
The general confusion is that our moral behavior is what justifies us before God. Most of us would never say that with… — Matt Chandler Behavior Copy Share Image
Many of the things that stifle growth are morally neutral. They're not bad things. Facebook is not bad. Television and movies are… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
My sin in the past: forgiven. My current struggles: covered. My future failures: paid in full all by the marvelous, infinite, matchless… — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
We’ve got to get past this idea that God is most glorified when we’re rich, healthy and wealthy and we go, “Isn’t… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
No matter what our job is, we view it not as our purpose in life but rather as where God has sovereignly… — Matt Chandler Agriculture Copy Share Image
What drives me mad in evangelical circles, including some young Reformed circles, is that there is often a sit-on-the-couch-and-wait-for-God-to-do-something mentality that is… — Matt Chandler Circles Copy Share Image
When I think about sanctification, a couple things immediately pop into my head. One is how slow it actually is. I think… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
God ultimately raises up leaders for one primary reason: His glory. He shows His power in our weakness. He demonstrates His wisdom… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
Choosing one thing over another doesn't necessarily mean we love the thing we choose. If given the choice to eat spinach or… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
“He has broken the bonds that held us back. He has set us free. He has given us life. He has given… — Matt Chandler Life Copy Share Image
When you blow it, God still celebrates His Son in you. The litmus test of whether or not you understand the gospel… — Matt Chandler Approach Copy Share Image
When God saves you, he doesn’t do it because you gave him permission. He did it because he’s God. — Matt Chandler Funny Copy Share Image
God does not regret saving you. There is no sin which you commit which is beyond the cross of Christ. — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
If you are in Christ, you are fully and completely forgiven for all your sin-past, present and future. — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
“himself calls such thinking stupid. “Are you so foolish?” he asks in Galatians 3:3. “Having begun by the Spirit,” — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
All ministry that is faithful & eventually fruitful finds its roots in the life, death, & resurrection of Jesus Christ. — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
The depth, width, ferocity, and immensity of God is seen most spectacularly in the gospel of Jesus Christ. — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
“For instance, if He wants your life, what are you going to do, eat spinach and go to pilates?” — Matt Chandler Life Copy Share Image
If you're not confident in the authority of the Scriptures, you will be a slave to what sounds right. — Matt Chandler Authority Copy Share Image
The cross of Christ is the response of God to men for belittling His name. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
What stirs up in my heart is, 'Oh would we see an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.' — Matt Chandler Heart Copy Share Image
You and I are stymied in our own creativity. We can only create as sub-creators, and even then our best work is… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
The work of God in the cross of Christ strikes us as awe-inspiring only after we have first been awed by the… — Matt Chandler Awe Copy Share Image
The more you make this world about you, the more miserable you will be. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
The best of our best, without Jesus, looks like a pile of crap compared to Him. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
“Rather than respond to his incalculable God-ness with our slide rules and flowcharts, we would do better to worship him with reverence… — Matt Chandler God Copy Share Image
“The worst thing you can do with fear and anxiety is to pretend you’re too strong to have them. The best thing… — Matt Chandler Anxiety Copy Share Image
