Somewhere along the way we have subtly and tragically taken the costly command of Christ to go, baptize, and teach all nations and mutated it into a comfortable call for Christians to come, be baptized, and listen in one location.
David PlattSuperficial religion consists of merely believing certain truths and doing certain things....such superficial religion is rampant in the world today.
David PlattMy biggest fear, even now, is that I will hear Jesus' words and walk away, content to settle for less than radical obedience to Him.
David PlattGod has made a way of salvation for the lost. Not a way, but the way. And this is the good news - the gospel.
David PlattThe way we use our money is a barometer of our present spiritual condition. Our neglect of the poor illustrates much about where our hearts lie. But even more than that, the way we use our money is an indicator of our eternal destination. The mark of Christ followers is that their hearts are in heaven and their treasures are spent there
David Platt