Rob Bell Thinking Quotations

For many, 'desire' is a bad word, something we're supposed to 'give up for God.' That kind of thinking can be really destructive because it teaches people to deny their hearts, their true selves.

Well, I affirm orthodox Christian faith. I affirm the Nicene Creed. I don't think I'm doing anything terribly new.

When someone sets out to be controversial or provocative or shocking as an end in itself, I don't think that's a noble goal.

I actually think there is hell because we see hell every day.

I think that grace and love always rattle people.

I think that at the core of faith is trust.

I think the church needs – I think this is the world we are living in and we need to affirm people wherever they are.

I believe that God is with you, that there is a presence. I believe this God is for you. I don't think the universe is a cold, dead place that is indifferent.

I think what's happened in the modern world, there's a lot of people that sound very smart and it's very compelling and alluring, but it leaves you empty.