261 Quotes by Matt Chandler

So, relational evangelism? Go for it, as long as it turns into actual evangelism. You hanging out having a beer with your buddy so he can see that Christians are cool is not what we’re called to do. You’re eventually going to have to open up your mouth and share the gospel.

Trying to make the Gospel relevant is like trying to make water wet.

When we join God in his plan for his global glory, we get to be a part of the cosmic take-your-kid-t o-work day.

He can heal me. I believe He will. I believe I’m going to be an old surely Baptist preacher. And even if He doesn’t... that’s the thing: I’ve read Philippians 1. I know what Paul says. I’m here let’s work, if I go home? That’s better. I understand that.

Holy discontentment produces a lot of restless energy that seeks rest in Christ and His gospel.

If we could understand how impossible our situation is, we would grow in reverence for the kingship of Christ.

Have you read your Bible or has the Bible read you?

In Christ’s grace, there is freedom to be honest and transparent. When we embrace that security and freedom, then we end up pointing others to the only Source of healing and forgiveness.

The context of the gospel message is not our benefit or our salvation; the context of the gospel is the supremacy of Christ and the glory of God. This story of the good news is personal, but it is also cosmic.