Rob Bell Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“If there's any place where you would express your deepest doubts, it would be church.”

“The historical orthodox Christian faith is extremely wide and diverse.”

“Every generation has to ask difficult questions about what does it mean to follow Jesus.”

“As a pastor, you get invited into the most poignant moments of people's lives. Whether it's a wedding or a funeral or a hospital visit, you get invited into the center of the event, whether or not you know the people.”

“I'm interested in painting the most beautifully compelling pictures and images and metaphors and stories and explanations possible that will put Jesus in language for a world that desperately needs to hear it.”

“Celebrity seems totally at odds with authentic community and honest, real sorts of relationships.”

“In our culture, Christians are known for a number of other things... Rarely do you hear people say, 'Oh yeah, those are the people who never stop talking about love. Oh a Christian church - that's where you go if feel beaten down and kicked and someone has their boot on your neck. You go there because it's a place of healing and a place of love.'”

“Swords appear strong, but they're actually quite weak. Jesus appears weak, but he's actually quite strong.”

“I'm very comfortable in a room with thousands of people.”

“The myth of redemptive violence - Caesar, peace, and victory - is in people's bones so deeply, we aren't even aware of it. You crush the opposition; that's how we bring peace.”