The very first word out of Jesus; mouth in is ministry in the New Testament is clear: repent. David Platt More Quotes by David Platt More Quotes From David Platt When we realize that Jesus is the one who takes the initiative and invites us to follow him, everything changes-on multiple levels. David Platt realizinglevelsjesus This extremely shocking and utterly revolutionary call is the essence of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus: we are not called to simply believe certain points or observe certain practices, but ultimately to cling to the person of Christ as life itself. David Platt meanbelievejesus Ultimately, tragedy on earth can only be understood rightly from the perspective of heaven. David Platt perspectivetragedyheaven In direct contradiciton to the American dream, God actually delights in exalting our inability. David Platt inabilitydelightdream Saturate your preaching with the gospel in the church, so that you people speak gospel in the world. David Platt churchpeopleworld When we consider the promises of Christ, risking everything we are and everything we have for His sake is no longer a matter of sacrifice. It's just common sense. David Platt common-sensesacrificepromise A high view of God’s sovereignty fuels death-defying devotion to global missions. Maybe another way to put it, people, and more specifically pastors, who believe that God’s sovereign over all things will lead Christians to die for the sake of all peoples. David Platt christianviewsbelieve Clearly our greatest need is not more regulations in order to merit salvation. David Platt regulationorderneeds The mega-strategy of Jesus: make disciples. David Platt megastrategyjesus I can almost picture the disciples faces. "No, not the drink-my-blood speech! We'll never get on the list of fastest-growing movements if you keep asking them to eat you! David Platt encouragingaskingblood What drives passion for getting the gospel to all people is not guilt, it's glory. David Platt passionguiltpeople The boss says that games in hand are no good unless you turn them into points. What he's getting at is that games in hand aren't much good unless you turn them into points. David Platt bossgameshands Privatized faith in a resurrected Christ is practically inconceivable. David Platt christ Satan's strategies to stop the church will ultimately serve to spread the church. And Satan's strategies to inflict earthly pain in your life will ultimately serve to increase eternal glory with your God; 'Light momentary affliction.' David Platt painchurchlight The way we use our money is a barometer of our present spiritual condition. Our neglect of the poor illustrates much about where our hearts lie. But even more than that, the way we use our money is an indicator of our eternal destination. The mark of Christ followers is that their hearts are in heaven and their treasures are spent there David Platt spiritualheartlying Accept Him? Do we really think Jesus needs our acceptance? Don't we need Him? David Platt acceptancejesusthinking Who God is and what Christ did have huge implications for who we are personally and what we desire sexually. David Platt who-god-iswho-we-aredesire Some people think that if they will do certain things, they will somehow earn the favor of God, but this misses the whole point of Christianity and ironically devolves into a me-centered approach. David Platt missingpeoplethinking We act, though, not under a utopian illusion that you or I or anyone or everyone together can rid this world of pain and suffering. That responsibility belongs to the resurrected Christ, and he will do it when he returns. But until that day, we do with an undivided heart whatever God calls us to do. David Platt painresponsibilityheart Every Christian has unique opportunities to engage the most pressing social issues of our day by praying, proclaiming the gospel, and participating with God in all that he is doing in the world. David Platt uniquechristianopportunity
