Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Walking in the Spirit

Jun 3, 2024

44:16

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The podcast explores the concept of growing in the Spirit like an acorn becoming a tree, discussing the battle between sinful desires and the fruit of the Spirit. It delves into the two natures in every Christian and what it means to live in the Spirit. The chapter on walking in the Spirit highlights the battle of motives and the importance of aligning actions with God's love.

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Living by the Spirit leads to growth in godly character, transitioning from an acorn to an oak tree metaphorically.

Engaging with 'means of grace' like Bible study and prayer fosters spiritual growth and maturity in Christians.

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Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit

Living by the Spirit leads to growth in godly character, akin to the transformation from an acorn to an oak tree. The podcast delves into Galatians 5, highlighting the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit. It contrasts the acts of the sinful nature with the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control emerging from a life led by the Spirit.

Operating in the Spirit

00:39

Individual differences in seeking acceptance

00:33

Four Points to Every Sermon

01:22

Unleashing Hidden Potential

01:23

Introduction

5min

Growing into Your Salvation

15min

Navigating Approval and Acceptance Through Faith vs. Works Righteousness

4min

Exploring Worth and Validation through Different Motivations

2min

Walking in the Spirit: The Battle of Motives

16min

Exploring Love, Fear, Humility, and Self-Centeredness in Spiritual Growth

3min

In a single acorn is not only the entire tree, but all the acorns on that tree and all the acorns on that tree and so on and so forth. It’s all already in that one acorn.

In the same way, a Christian already has the divine nature in them. When we talk about love, joy, peace, and patience, we’re not talking about how to import these into our hearts. No. The Bible says we must grow up into our salvation. So instead of saying, “Oh, I’ll never get there,” the question is: “When are you going to grow up?”

We’re looking at this passage on the fruit of the Spirit as a whole. Galatians 5 shows us 1) there are two natures in every Christian, 2) what it means to live in the Spirit, and 3) how we can walk in the Spirit.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 7, 1990. Series: Fruit of the Spirit. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25.

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