The church is not a museum for pristine saints, but a hospital ward for broken sinners.
Timothy KellerThis is the humbling truth that lies at the heart of Christianity. We love to be our own saviors. Our hearts love to manufacture glory for themselves. So we find messages of self-salvation extremely attractive, whether they are religious (Keep these rules and you earn eternal blessing) or secular (Grab hold of these things and you’ll experience blessing now).
Timothy KellerReligion says earn your life. Secular society says create your life. Jesus says, 'My life for your life.
Timothy KellerWhat greater value could you possibly have than to be delighted in and sacrificed for by the Maker of the universe.
Timothy KellerIt is inaccurate to think the gospel is what saves non-Christians, and then Christians mature by trying hard to live according to biblical principles. It is more accurate to say that we are saved by believing the gospel, and then we are transformed in every part of our minds, hearts, and lives by believing the gospel more and more deeply as life goes on.
Timothy Keller