396 Quotes by Rob Bell

[The Bible] has to be interpreted. And if it isn’t interpreted, then it can’t be put into action. So if we are serious about following God, then we have to interpret the Bible. It is not possible to simply do what the Bible says. We must first make decisions about what it means at this time, in this place, for these people.

When we get to what happens when we die, we don't have any video footage. So let's at least be honest that we are speculating, because we are.

I like to say that I practice militant mysticism. I'm really absolutely sure of some things that I don't quite know.

Christian' makes a poor adjective

What we believe about heaven and hell is incredibly important because it exposes what we believe about who God is and what God is like.

When I talk about the God who is with us, for us, and ahead of us, I'm talking about our facing that which most terrifies us about ourselves, embracing it and fearing it no longer, refusing to allow it to exist separate from the rest of our being, resting assured that we are loved and we belong and we are going to be just fine.

As a pastor, you get invited into the most poignant moments of people's lives. Whether it's a wedding or a funeral or a hospital visit, you get invited into the center of the event, whether or not you know the people.

For many, 'desire' is a bad word, something we're supposed to 'give up for God.' That kind of thinking can be really destructive because it teaches people to deny their hearts, their true selves.

We shape our God, and then our God shapes us.