Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Born Again
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Dec 19, 2025 Delve into the profound meaning of Jesus' arrival as highlighted in John 1, emphasizing the necessity of being 'born again.' Discover how this new birth is not just essential but also radical and transformative. Tim Keller tackles the misconceptions surrounding 'born-again' Christians and illustrates through Nicodemus that even the pious need renewal. Explore themes of spiritual growth, gospel identity versus performance, and the intimacy of being adopted as children of God—an invitation to surrender and embrace a life rooted in Christ.
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New Birth Is Essential
- John says the core reason Jesus came is so people might be born again, making new birth essential.
- There is no middle ground: either you receive Christ and are born again, or you do not.
Nicodemus Illustrates The Point
- Keller uses Nicodemus, a respected Pharisee, to show born again is not a personality type.
- Jesus tells Nicodemus, "You must be born again," meaning religion and moral effort cannot substitute.
Organic Spiritual Growth
- Born again means an implanted spiritual life that produces organic inner growth, not mere resume growth.
- Signs include growth in love, joy, peace, patience, and deeper spiritual sensitivity.