[T]he main problem in life is sin, and the only solution is God and his grace. The alternative to this view is to identify something besides sin as the main problem with the world and something besides God as the main remedy. That demonizes something that is not completely bad, and makes an idol out of something that cannot be the ultimate good.
Timothy KellerThe purpose of Jesus's coming is to put the whole world right, to renew and restore the creation, not to escape it.
Timothy KellerRejoicing and repentance must go together. Repentance without rejoicing will lead to despair. Rejoicing without repentance is shallow and will only provide passing inspiration instead of deep change.
Timothy KellerThe deeper the experience of the free grace of God, the more generous we must become.
Timothy Keller