544 Quotes by Francis Chan

When we present the gospel, we try to answer one question: How do I keep from going to hell? After that question is answered, we stop asking questions about God. With the American church being so concerned about converts, we don’t take the time to present the God-centered universe to people. We don’t try to dig deep into the truth of God. We need to learn the attributes of God before we know what He is like.

Stories of people who died after living godly lives are stories with happy endings.

Just because something is said with the wrong attitude doesn’t mean it’s wrong information.

Whatever God’s reasons for such diversity, creativity, and sophistication in the universe, on earth, and in our own bodies, the point of it all is His glory. God’s art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.

Show true religion, cause words don’t relieve.

When it’s hard and you are doubtful, give more.

There is a big gap between what we read in Scripture about the Holy Spirit and how most believers and churches operate today.

Making disciples is all about seeing people transformed by the power of God’s Word. If you want to see that happen in others, you need to be experiencing such transformation yourself.

Sometimes we shrink from leadership because our pride makes us afraid of failure. That’s not humility.