Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Tullian Tchividjian is the grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham and the pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Here are a few quotes from his excellent book, Jesus + Nothing = Everything, which Tchividjian wrote following a year of constant criticisms and bitter assaults from within his church. Enjoy.

"It's always the gospel of God's free grace that should motivate our right doing; otherwise we're nothing better than Pharisees, making sure we're keeping all the rules, mainly because when we do, we feel better about ourselves - especially when we compare ourselves to those who aren't doing right."

"The gospel is good news for losers, not winners. It's for those who long to be freed from the slavery of believing that all of their significance, meaning, purpose, and security depend on their ability to 'become a better you.'"

"Christianity isn't turning over a new leaf; it's receiving a new life...The Gospel liberates us to be okay with not being okay. We know we're not - though we try very hard to convince other people we are. But the gospel tells us, "Relax, it is finished."