“As awesome as your parents are, and as exciting as your career might be, and as dear as your dreams are, Jesus is more worthy than all of them.” –
@JDGreear
"The Father planned our salvation, the Son came and purchased our salvation, and the Holy Spirit now is applying, extending, and spreading our salvation." –
@JohnPiper
When this missionary landed on the field, everything went wrong.
But now, he's more confident than ever in his calling.
Why? Because even though missions isn't very glorious, Jesus is.
9:00: John Piper:"If I were 22 years old again"
9:20: David Platt:"What Is A Missionary And Why Does It Matter?"
9:40: Pastors Panel
10:35: J.D. Greear:"The Responsibility of the Local Church for Global Missions."
10:55: Panel Discussion
11:25: Mack Stiles: "The Purpose of CROSS"
“Christianity isn’t made acceptable by removing thoughts of hell. Christianity is made urgently beautiful by properly considering the reality of hell.” –
@ThabitiAnyabwil
"God, in his providence and his power, has often and will again use students to do some of the most world-altering work imaginable." –
@ThabitiAnyabwil
"Let us move forward with the unquenchable assurance that the knowledge of the glory of God will cover the earth as the waters cover the seas." –
@RevKevDeYoung
#CROSS19
#CROSS20
Day 1: ✅
Tonight we heard from Trip Lee and John Piper, prayed for God's glory in Thailand, and discussed our purpose on this earth.
The conference continues tomorrow — so stay tuned for more updates.
"Lonely, insecure single people become lonely, insecure married people. Problems like loneliness and insecurity are not cured by another human being." –
@JDGreear
"Jesus's majesty and beauty and infinite. For all of eternity, there will be more beauty and more majesty to discover in Jesus." –
@PlattDavid
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#CROSS19
"Spend your life for Jesus, because one day it will all be over... and we'll be asked one simple question: 'What have you done with the gospel treasure I entrusted to you?'" – Mez McConnell
#CROSS19
@Mez1972
"Jesus is not awaiting the results of some cosmic electoral college to find out if he will continue to rule and to reign. He has already received all authority." – Kevin DeYoung
“As awesome as your parents are, and as exciting as your career might be, and as dear as your dreams are, Jesus is more worthy than all of them.” –
@JDGreear