Christmas is the beachhead of God’s campaign against sin and sadness, darkness and death, fear and frustration.
Tullian TchividjianPassive righteousness tells us that God does not need our good works. Active righteousness tells us that our neighbor does. The aim and direction of good works are horizontal, not vertical.
Tullian TchividjianWhat I'm most deeply grateful for is that God's love for us, approval of us, and commitment to us does not ride on our resolve but on Jesus' resolve for us. The gospel is the good news announcing Jesus' infallible devotion to us despite our inconsistent devotion to Him. The gospel is not a command to hang on to Jesus; it's a promise that no matter how weak and unsuccessful our faith and efforts may be, God is always holding on to us.
Tullian TchividjianEven those of us who have tasted the radical saving grace of God find it intuitively difficult not to put conditions on grace.
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