Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Enslaved to Non-Gods
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May 2, 2025 The podcast explores the captivating struggle of early Christians grappling with the pull of false teachings and legalism. It dives into the concept of 'stoikia' as a form of slavery to non-gods, critiquing traditional religious interpretations. Listeners are invited to transcend religious categories and confront the roots of idolatry that lead to moral failures. The discussion emphasizes the Ten Commandments' role in shaping personal spirituality and stresses the importance of recognizing and overcoming idolatry for true freedom.
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Legalism Equals Slavery
- The Galatians risked falling back into slavery by trying to earn God's favor through strict law obedience.
- Paul warns that this legalism enslaves them no less than their former pagan idolatry did.
Meaning of Non-Gods
- The Greek term stoichia refers to elemental spirits or principles behind creation that pagans worshipped as gods.
- These are not just laws or principles but actual spiritual powers treated as deities.
Idolatry Causes All Sin
- The fundamental problem behind all sin is idolatry, placing something else above God.
- The first two commandments focus on idolatry because it causes all other failures.
