Quotemeal: Dec. 11th, 2003

Thursday, December 11, 2003

"The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant."
— Dallas Willard

More Quotemeal

"We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once; and that was to drive profane ones out of his Temple, not to force them in."
John Milton
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Morris Alder
"The Gospels do not explain the Resurrection; the Resurrection explains the Gospels."
"It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you."

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Illustration of Dallas Willard — "The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.