The cross of Christ is the response of God to men for belittling His name. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
The more you make this world about you, the more miserable you will be. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
If we could understand how impossible our situation is, we would grow in reverence for the kingship of Christ. — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
The great mercy of God was that while I was purposefully preparing God's people, He was purposefully preparing me. — Matt Chandler Compassion Copy Share Image
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
There is no error, no addiction with more power than the Cross of Christ. — Matt Chandler Addiction Copy Share Image
I believe the sovereign God of the universe justifies us freely, and then we are called to run with him in sanctification. — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
Progress stems from education, culture, freedom and equality. Without these fundamentals, mankind will flounder. — Matt Chandler Culture Copy Share Image
You're exhausted in the faith because you're looking at you. The more you look at yourself and the less you look at… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
The reconciling gospel is always at the forefront of the church’s social action, because a full belly is not better than a… — Matt Chandler Action Copy Share Image
No change of job, no increased income, no new home, no new electronic device, or no new spouse is going to make… — Matt Chandler Change Copy Share Image
“And so creation itself is eagerly watching the sons and daughters of the King, waiting for the last one to come into… — Matt Chandler Children Copy Share Image
“When pride rears up in our hearts, we move so effortlessly into reaction mode. We need to learn how to respond without… — Matt Chandler Pride Copy Share Image
“I want every one of our members to grow into maturity more quickly than they seem to, but the Lord has taught… — Matt Chandler Discipleship Copy Share Image
If you add to or subtract from the cross, even if it is to factor in biblically mandated religious practices like prayer… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
If the gospel of Jesus Christ is not at the center of a wedding ceremony, it is likely not going to be… — Matt Chandler Ceremony Copy Share Image
“You can’t take Philippians 4:13 and make it mean you can do anything you want. That’s not what Paul is saying. In… — Matt Chandler Philippians 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
Prayer does two things. It shows the complete sufficiency of God and the complete helplessness of man. It shows that God is… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image
This avoidance of the difficult things of Scripture — of sinfulness and hell and God’s notable severity — is idolatrous and cowardly.… — Matt Chandler 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
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
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
“The conflict you’re having is not primarily about them; God is working in this conflict to reveal something about you.” — Matt Chandler Conflict Copy Share Image
God is awesome; he doesn’t need you to be awesome. He wants you to be obedient. — Matt Chandler Awesome Copy Share Image
In 10,000 years you will not regret anything you didn’t have or do in this life. — Matt Chandler Inspirational Copy Share Image
“Of course, in order to model following Christ you must be following Christ.” — Matt Chandler Christ Copy Share Image
If you want to grow in true wisdom, grow in a knowledge of the God of the Bible. — Matt Chandler Bible Copy Share Image
"Being a good steward" and "placing your hope in" is not the same thing. — Matt Chandler Hope 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
“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
“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
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
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
Worship is the way of life for those entranced by and passionate for the glory of God. — Matt Chandler Glory 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
We spend so much time trying to put send to death that we don't spend enough time striving to know God deeply,… — Matt Chandler Affection Copy Share Image
The cross of Christ exists because mankind-loved by God, created by God, set in motion by God-betrayed God and prefers his stuff… — Matt Chandler Copy Share Image