Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Knowing Yourself

Jul 31, 2024

25:05

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The discussion dives into the intriguing relationship between self-image and the gospel. It contrasts feelings of insignificance with the call to take pride in one's identity as a believer. The speakers explore how true self-worth stems from dependence on divine grace rather than self-achievement. Emphasizing vulnerability, they encourage embracing one’s flaws in light of God's love, fostering emotional resilience and authentic confidence. Through Paul's teachings, listeners are invited to navigate their unique paths in faith while balancing humility and self-acceptance.

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The gospel is essential for understanding one's Christian identity, emphasizing the need for continual alignment with its core truths.

A healthy Christian self-image balances humility before God with an acknowledgment of worth derived from Him, promoting authenticity and confidence.

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The Transformative Power of the Gospel

The episode emphasizes that the Christian life extends beyond simple moral transformation; it encapsulates a radical transformation through Christ. The teachings from Galatians highlight that the gospel serves as the essence of Christian identity, urging believers, not only to acknowledge the role of faith in their redemption but also to live out the implications of that faith. The need for continual alignment with the gospel is stressed, suggesting that even Christians can drift away from its core truths, akin to the conflict between Paul and Peter. This calls for believers to consistently remind themselves of their dependence on the gospel to guide their self-perception and actions.

Progress is Personal: Embrace Your Unique Journey

01:12

Intro

2min

The Paradox of Self-Image in the Gospel

11min

Embracing Nothingness and Greatness in Faith

5min

The Duality of Self-Perception in Light of the Gospel

2min

Embracing Vulnerability in Christian Identity

5min

The point of Galatians is that Christians need the gospel, continually. So let’s bring the gospel to a subject that’s very relevant for us: self-image and self-esteem.

Christianity brings you a way of understanding yourself that is so different than what anything else brings you. And it’s a paradox. In Galatians 6, Paul says we’re nothing, and then, in the next verse, he says we should take pride in ourselves. What’s going on here?

Let’s take a look at the two sides: 1) we’re nothing, and 2) we should have pride.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 10, 1998. Series: Galatians: New Freedom, New Family. Scripture: Galatians 5:26-6:5.

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