The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.

We tend to see God as a means through which we get things to make us happy. For most of us, He has not become our happiness.

To stand in the presence of God, that is what the Gospel is. The Gospel is not primarily about forgiveness. It’s not primarily about good feelings. It’s not primarily about power. All those things are byproducts, sparks. It’s primarily about the presence of God.

The key to continual and deeper spiritual renewal and revival is the continual re-discovery of the gospel.

After creation God said, 'It is finished'-and he rested. After redemption Jesus said, 'It is finished'-and we can rest.

What greater value could you possibly have than to be delighted in and sacrificed for by the Maker of the universe.

Describe the God you've rejected. Describe the God you don't believe in. Maybe I don't believe in that God either.