The gospel destroys pride because it tells us we are so lost that Jesus had to die for us. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
I am going to judge my circumstances by Jesus’ love, not Jesus’ love by my circumstances. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
All Christians have opportunities to serve those who might never come to church or listen to a sermon. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Properly understood, Christianity is by no means the opiate of the people. It’s more like the smelling salts.” — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The gospel is an exclusive truth but it's the most inclusive exclusive truth in the world. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The gospel humbles us into the dust and at the very same time exalts us to the heavens. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Pastors must practice a two-fold program of cultural engagement: deconstruction and demystification of cultural idols, and reconstruction and re-enchantment of a gospel-shaped… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Revival occurs as a group of people who, on the whole, think they already know the gospel discover they do not really… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Christianity does not provide the reason for each experience of pain, but it does provide deep resources for actually facing suffering with… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Without the gospel we hate ourselves instead of our sin. Without the gospel we’re motivated through all sorts of awful fear and… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“The weekly worship service can be very effective in evangelism of non-Christians and in edification of Christians if it does not aim… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
One of the biggest obstacles in the way of people coming to Christianity is that they think they know about it already. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
No one is so good that they don’t need the grace of the gospel, nor so bad that they can’t receive the… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
While other worldviews lead us to sit in the midst of life’s joys, foreseeing the coming sorrows, Christianity empowers its people to… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
It is inaccurate to think the gospel is what saves non-Christians, and then Christians mature by trying hard to live according to… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Christians agree that when we sell and market, we need to show potential customers that a product “adds value” to their lives.… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
If you come to recognize the beliefs on which your doubts about Christianity are based, and if you seek as much proof… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
In every other religion the indicative flows from the imperative. Which means, ‘because I do, therefore I am... because I do this,… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute reveal… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Certainly we should be very active in seeking God, and Jesus himself called us to 'ask, seek, knock' in order to find… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Christians tend to motivate others with guilt. We tend to say: You would do this if you were really committed Christians, indicating… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Think of people you consider fanatical. They’re overbearing, self-righteous, opinionated, insensitive, and harsh. Why? It’s not because they are too Christian but… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“The gospel, if it is really believed, removes neediness - the need to be constantly respected, appreciated, and well regarded; the need… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“there are several serious flaws in the pietistic indifference to culture. First, many have promoted the pietistic stance by arguing that increasing… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“When we look at the whole scope of this story line, we see clearly that Christianity is not only about getting one’s… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Unless we believe the gospel, we will be driven in all we do-whether obeying or disobeying-by pride ('self-love') or fear ('of damnation').… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“There are now six times more Anglicans in Nigeria alone than there are in all of the United States. There are more… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“What is the gospel, and how do we bring it to bear on the hearts of people today? What is this culture… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“People "at the top" are eager to attribute their position to their own intellect, savvy, and hard work. The reality is much… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“THE INCARNATION AND THE “UPSIDE-DOWN” ASPECT OF THE GOSPEL Because Jesus was the king who became a servant, we see a reversal… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“In cities we will also meet a lot of people who hold to other religions or to no religion who are wiser,… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“How does this work? Our natural condition under sin is to be “glory empty” — starved for significance, honor, and a sense… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Guilt and self-image. When someone says, “I can’t forgive myself,” it indicates that some standard or condition or person is more central… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“city builders and rebuilders (Jerusalem) and city-loving exiles (Babylon). In New Testament times, the people of God become city missionaries (indeed, New… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Witness. The moralist believes in proselytizing, because “we are right, and they are wrong.” Such an approach is almost always offensive. The… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Human authority. Moralists tend to obey human authorities (family, tribe, government, and cultural customs) too anxiously, since they rely heavily on their… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Love and relationships. Moralism often turns relationships into a blame game. This occurs when a moralist is traumatized by severe criticism and… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
If you are trying to live a life in accordance with the Bible, the concept and call to justice are inescapable. We do justice… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The more you rejoice in your own forgiveness, the quicker you will be to forgive others. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Evangelism will come organically in friendship if we don’t let our pride, fears, and pessimism cause us to hide our faith and heart.” — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“The coming of the messianic King occurs in two stages. At his first coming, he saved us from the penalty of sin and gave… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“24 A few pages later, Delbanco writes the following: [Alexis de] Tocqueville’s detection of a “strange melancholy in the midst of abundance” has a… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“To stay away from Christianity because part of the Bible's teaching is offensive to you assumes that if there is a God he wouldn't… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
If the preaching of our ministers and the practice of our parishioners do not have the same effect on people that Jesus had, then… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“of temple, presence, and sacrifice; of covenant and faithfulness; of kingdom and victory. When we seek to communicate the gospel to a particular culture,… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Finally, you are ready to launch your church. Begin by developing action steps and goals that can be used as benchmarks to track your… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
If you are a child of God, you don’t lose your status if you have a bad week. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
God's salvation does not come in response to a changed life. A changed life comes in response to the salvation, offered as a free… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“When anything in life is an absolute requirement for your happiness and self-worth, it is essentially an ‘idol,’ something you are actually worshiping. When… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Suffering is the stripping of our hope in finite things, therefore we do not put our ultimate hope in anything finite. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Christ will do everything for you or nothing. He's either all of your righteousness or none. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
If we give God things in hope that they'll earn us blessings, we're really not doing anything for him. It's for ourselves. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
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