Grace is love that seeks you out when you have nothing to give in return. Grace is love coming at you that has nothing to do with you. Grace is being loved when you are unlovable.
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Christianity is not about good people getting better. If anything, it is good news for bad people coping with their failure to be good. The heart of the Christian faith is Good News, not good advice, good technique, or good behavior. Too many people have walked away from the church, not because they’re walking away from Jesus, but because the church has walked away from Jesus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that Christianity is fundamentally about redemption for those who struggle with their flaws, rather than just self-improvement.
Tullian Tchividjian highlights a crucial aspect of Christianity, asserting that it offers hope and salvation to those who feel inadequate or morally failing, rather than merely providing guidelines for becoming better people. He critiques the tendency of the church to focus on moral behavior and performance, suggesting that this has alienated some individuals from the faith, as they seek a more profound connection to Jesus rather than just advice on how to be 'good'.
Themes
ChristianityRedemptionFaithFailureChurchGood News
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon addressing struggling congregants, this quote could be shared to remind them of the grace offered in faith.
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