Christianity Quote by Shane Claiborne
““Now I think ultimately our hope is certainly that people can feel and taste the goodness of God and to find the salvation in Jesus's love and sacrifice. Sometimes the biggest barrier to that has been Christians and has been a Church that is numb to the poverty of the world or just sees our Christianity as a ticket into heaven while ignoring the hells of the world around us. And we're not willing to settle for that kind of Christianity. We believe in a kingdom that begins now and that the kingdom of God Jesus preached is not just something we're to go to when we die but that we're to bring down on earth as it is in heaven.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Kingdom Now, 2015
True Christianity must address worldly suffering, not just promise afterlife reward; believers should enact God's kingdom on earth now.
In simple terms: Faith should act on earth, not just promise after.
Key Takeaway
Live out kingdom values now.
Themes
faith
justice
social action
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- poverty relief
- community service
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Christianity
kingdom theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embody kingdom values daily?
- What obstacles keep churches from engaging the world?
A Different Perspective
Churches may resist change due to tradition.
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