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But our focus is on being the church wherever we are. We believe the church exists to help one another be faithful and consistent followers of Jesus.”
“Jesus never allowed himself to be defined by the political conflicts of his day, and neither should we.”
― The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
― The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
“when we trust in God’s gift of grace through Christ and believe in His forgiveness and justification, we are accounted righteous as though sin did not exist in us.”
― The Revelation of Grace: Founded Upon Grace Series: Book 1
― The Revelation of Grace: Founded Upon Grace Series: Book 1
“God isn’t measuring your righteousness based on what you have done or not done, but on the work of Christ and whether you are found in Him.”
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
“Christ’s church is composed of people. These people are very much alive. We do well to view ourselves as what we are—a people. Instead of thinking in terms of static things such as buildings or institutions, we more accurately and beneficially think of Christ’s body as a thriving, growing mass of humanity that loves Jesus.”
― Simple Church: Unity Within Diversity
― Simple Church: Unity Within Diversity
“The truth is that God has appointed each member in the body as He wills. As you grow in intimacy with God, your passions will emerge. But don’t assume that the passion God gives you is the passion God expects of everyone. God has gifted you and appointed you as He sees fit for the purpose of edifying the body. Your calling (and my calling) is not to heap guilt upon those who do not experience what we are experiencing, but to edify the body in love as God gives us the opportunity.”
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
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