In every other religion the indicative flows from the imperative. Which means, ‘because I do, therefore I am... because I do this, therefore I’m a child of God.’ But only in Christianity does the imperative flow from the indicative. ‘Because I am in Christ all these things, therefore I obey.’ Exactly the opposite.
Timothy KellerWe must neither confuse evangelism with doing justice, nor separate them from one another.
Timothy KellerChristmas is an invitation by God to say: Look what I've done to come near to you. Now draw near to me...I want to be a friend.
Timothy KellerThe cross is the place where we find the freedom to accept ourselves without being proud and to challenge ourselves without being crushed.
Timothy Keller