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Best Quotes from T4G

Written by Matt Markins on May 10, 2012

Recently I had the opportunity to attend T4G in Louisville, KY.  Although I missed the last day (Matt Chandler and John Piper . . . I know, the best part right?) of T4G, I did get to hear 5 or 6 incredibly challenging sermons.  The thing I really appreciate about this event is its laser like focus on Scripture and the central message of the Gospel. 

So, I'm asking myself, with all of the conferences, movements, and initiatives in the Body of Christ, why is T4G so important?  As I understand Scripture, it seems to me that we can have the greatest church strategies in the world and the most amazing team on the planet, but everything is in vain if we forget or assume the Gospel.  This is our primary source.  This comes first . . . everything else (even really important stuff!) comes next.

I wrote down a few quotes that I found helpful, profound, and challenging.  Hopefully you will find some of them useful in your life or ministry.

NOTE: I did my best to record these “word for word” but I tend to live a life that is far from perfect . . . so I’m sure my translation abilities will follow suit.  Enjoy these “almost quotes.” 

“That just came dangerously close to being interesting.” – Al Moler

“An evangelist is confident in God’s power to save.” – Al Moler

“When you have male leadership that is unhinged from the Gospel, women and children will be in harms way.” – Russell Moore

“If we were confident in the Gospel, we would surround ourselves by the worst of sinners.” – Thabiti Anyabwile

“Is my power in myself (sermon prep, sermon delivery, etc.)? Or is it in the power of the Gospel?” – Thabiti Anyabwile

“How long should you spend on your sermons? Until your soul is spoken to. It’s a labor of love.” – Kevin De Young

“Preach not only the text, but the mood of the text . . . the Bible uses ugly language to describe ugly things.” – Kevin De Young

“When it comes to sanctification, holiness does not put an end to trusting. And trusting does not put an end to trying.” – Kevin De Young

“Never lose wonder over the fruit-effect of the Gospel.” C. J. Mahaney

“We are not innovators, we are proclaimers.” – C. J. Mahaney

“I’m so glad Paul had an ‘I don’t know’ in his pastoral tool box.” – C. J. Mahaney

“Weakness and suffering is a way for God to display his grace in our lives.” – C. J. Mahaney

“Global Missions is tragically neglected.” – David Platt

“There are more believers in the average Sunday school class than in all of Northern Yemen.” – David Platt

“Pastors have the privilege of leading the way in global missions.” – David Platt

“Americans, you have no rights. God alone has rights.” – David Platt

“God involves us in his mission not because He needs us, but because he loves us.” – David Platt

“God only shares the spotlight with himself.” – David Platt

 “Pray confidently. Give sacrificially. Go intentionally. Die willingly.” – David Platt