Unless you point to the good news of God's grace people will not be able to bear the bad news of God's judgement.
Timothy KellerTo be a Christian is a standing, a legal position. It means to be a child of God. You are or you are not, there is no try.
Timothy KellerJesus is not asking us to do anything for him that he hasn’t already done for us, under conditions of difficulty beyond our comprehension.
Timothy KellerA life of gratitude to God for being saved is far more pleasing than a life based on self-righteousness over being good.
Timothy KellerA lack of generosity refuses to acknowledge that your assets are not really yours, but God's.
Timothy KellerThe Bible judges the church; the church does not judge the Bible. The Bible is the foundation for and the creator of the church; the church is not the foundation for or creator of the Bible. The church and its hierarchy must be evaluated by the believer with the biblical gospel as the touchstone or plumb line for judging all truth claims.
Timothy Keller