I'm very comfortable in a room with thousands of people. Rob Bell comfortablepeopleroom Change image and share on social
Well, I affirm orthodox Christian faith. I affirm the Nicene Creed. I don't think I'm doing anything terribly new. Rob Bell affirmchristiancreed Change image and share on social
I embrace the term 'evangelical,' if by that we mean a belief that we together can actually work for change in the world, caring for the environment, extending to the poor generosity and kindness, a hopeful outlook. That's a beautiful sort of thing. Rob Bell beautifulbeliefcare share on social
A lot of Christians have been taught a story that begins in chapter 3 of Genesis, instead of chapter 1. If your story doesn't begin in the beginning, but begins in chapter 3, then it starts with sin, and so the story becomes about dealing with the sin problem. So Jesus is seen as primarily dealing with our sins. Rob Bell beginchapterchristian share on social
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. Rob Bell awarebonebring Change image and share on social
Celebrity seems totally at odds with authentic community and honest, real sorts of relationships. Rob Bell authenticcelebritycommunity Change image and share on social
Suffering, it turns out, demands profound imagination. A new future has to be conjured up because the old future isn't there anymore. Rob Bell anymoreconjuredemand Change image and share on social
Swords appear strong, but they're actually quite weak. Jesus appears weak, but he's actually quite strong. Rob Bell appearjesusstrong Change image and share on social
What we believe about heaven and hell is incredibly important because it exposes what we believe about who God is and what God is like. Rob Bell exposegodheaven Change image and share on social