We can only grasp the gospel's sweetness if we first grapple with its offense- you can't save yourself. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Directly address and welcome nonbelievers. Talk regularly to “those of you who aren’t sure you believe this or who aren’t sure just… — 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
It is not accurate to think the gospel is what saves non-Christians, and then, what matures Christians is trying hard to live… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The gospel shows a God far more holy than the legalist can bear, yet far more merciful than a humanist can conceive — 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
“The proper biblical understanding of sin is much more radical and far-reaching. It can never be used as a weapon, because it… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“This woman saw the gospel—that you’re more wicked than you ever believed, but at the same time more loved and accepted than… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“are more open to the Christian faith than they were in their original context. Most have been uprooted from their familiar, traditional… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“the truths of the gospel, brought home by the Spirit, slowly but surely help us grasp in a new way how safe… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP OF THE GOSPEL TO ALL OF MINISTRY There is always a danger that church leaders and ministers will conceive… — 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
“it is one thing to have a ministry that is gospel believing and even gospel proclaiming but quite another to have one… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“The city will challenge us to discover the power of the gospel in new ways. We will find people who seem spiritually… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
...Singles, too, must see the penultimate status of marriage. If single Christians don't develop a deeply fulfilling love relationship with Jesus, they… — 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 DANGER OF NOT CONTEXTUALIZING (OR OF THINKING YOU AREN’T) All gospel ministry and communication are already heavily adapted to a particular… — 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 most important way to gain a hearing from postmodern people, confront nominal Christians, wake up “sleepy” Christians, and even delight committed… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
The gospel shows us that our spiritual problem lies not only in failing to obey God, but also in relying on our… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
Religion poses a danger of creating division or intolerance between groups of people. However, the gospel of Jesus lead us to three… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Celebrate deeds of mercy and justice. We live in a time when public esteem of the church is plummeting. For many outsiders… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“It is not enough for the skeptic, then, to simply dismiss the Christian teaching about the resurrection of Jesus by saying, “It… — 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
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
