“True religion is when you serve God to get nothing else but more of God. Many people use religion as a way of getting something else from God they want-blessings, rewards, even escape from judgement. This is wearisome to us, and to God. But when God is His own reward, Christianity becomes thrilling. Sacrifice becomes joy.” PeopleWayWantUseJoyChristianitySacrificeBlessingRewardsJudgementServing GodThrillingTrue Religion Author:J. D. Greear
“The goal of the gospel is to produce a type of people consumed with passion for God an love for others.” PeoplePassionGoalProduceTypeConsumed Book:Gospel Source: Gospel
“Surveys show that more than 50 percent of people in the U.S. have prayed the sinner's prayer and think they're going to heaven because of it even though there is no detectable difference in their lifestyles from those outside of the church. On this issue- the most important issue on earth- we have to be absolutely clear. We need to preach salvation by repentance before God and faith in the finished work of Christ.” PeopleThinkingNeedsImportantShowsEarthHeavenChristDifferencesChurchPrayerIssuesClearPercentSalvationFinishedLifestyleSinnerRepentanceSurveysImportant IssuesGoing To HeavenFinished Work Author:J. D. Greear
“At your church, the week is more important than the weekend. Empower people and send them out for the week.” PeopleImportantChurchWeekEmpoweringWeekend Author:J. D. Greear
