The Bible clearly reminds us that left to ourselves, we would be lost forever. The only reason we can seek Christ in our sinfulness is because Christ has sought us as our Savior. The glory of the gospel is that the God of the universe reaches beyond the hardness of our hearts, overcoming our selfish resistance and sinful rebellion, and He saves us from ourselves. Such mercy magnifies God’s pursuit of us and crucifies our pride before Him.
— David Platt (b. 1978), Pastor und Autor
Topics: Grace & Redemption, Humility & Pride, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Occasions: For Reflection
David Platt
David Platt (* 1978) ist ein US-amerikanischer baptistischer Theologe, Pastor und Autor, der die McLean Bible Church leitet und zuvor Präsident des International Mission Board war. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch sein Buch „Radical“, in dem er für weltweite Mission eintritt und ein bequemes, materialistisches Wohlstandschristentum scharf kritisiert. Während er in den USA durch innergemeindliche Konflikte und politische Polarisierung in die Kritik geriet, fordert er Bibelleser heute zu einer schriftorientierten, opferbereiten Nachfolge Jesu heraus.
All quotes by David Platt (63)
It wasn't the nails that held Jesus to the cross. It was love.
Max Lucado
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
In our own woundedness, we can become sources of life for others.
Henri Nouwen
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
Ultimately mourning means facing what wounds us in the presence of One who can heal.
Henri Nouwen
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller