The trouble with us is that we've preached a 'cross'…
“The trouble with us is that we've preached a 'cross' religion, and we need to preach a 'throne' religion. By that I mean that people have thought they were supposed to remain at the cross. Some have received the baptism in the Holy Spirit, have backed up to the cross, and have stayed there ever since...The cross is actually a place of defeat, whereas the Resurrection is a place of triumph. When you preach the cross, you're preaching death, and you leave people in death.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Focusing on defeat (cross) limits spiritual growth; embracing triumph (resurrection) empowers believers.
In simple terms: Dwelling on defeat hinders growth; embracing triumph empowers.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus from suffering to victory.
Themes
spirituality
redemption
mindset
faith
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- church teaching
- counseling
- life coaching
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of hope
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on triumph change daily life?
- What practices help move from a cross to a throne mindset?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on suffering can cause despair.