Discover the characteristics of a supernaturally changed heart, emphasizing patience, graciousness, and the power of love and forgiveness. Explore how genuine transformation can impact community and relationships, moving beyond superficial religious ideals. Learn the dangers of harboring anger and the profound effects of true forgiveness, which fosters personal freedom and empathy. Delve into the significance of enduring suffering without complaint, emphasizing love as a unifying force in the journey toward redemption.
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Inner Transformation
True heart change goes beyond mere behavior modification.
It involves a deep, internal transformation shaped by the Holy Spirit, not just outward religious activity.
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Grumbling and Impatience
Impatience often manifests as grumbling, a sign of discontent with circumstances.
This stems from essentially placing oneself in God's judgment seat, assuming a knowledge of how things should be.
question_answer ANECDOTE
The Grumbler
Timothy Keller recounts a story from C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.
It illustrates how grumbling can consume a person, becoming their defining characteristic, even in hell.
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In 'The Great Divorce', C.S. Lewis presents an allegorical narrative where souls from a gray, dreary town (representing hell) are given the opportunity to visit heaven. The story follows the narrator and various ghosts as they encounter spirits in heaven, engaging in dialogues that reveal the nature of their choices and the reasons they remain in hell. The book emphasizes that hell is a self-imposed state, and individuals choose to remain there due to their inability to let go of their earthly attachments and sins. Through these encounters, Lewis explores themes of redemption, the afterlife, and the importance of spiritual choices, underscoring that true joy and salvation are available to those who seek them sincerely.
Forgive
Timothy Keller
In 'Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?', Timothy Keller emphasizes the central role forgiveness plays in human lives. He argues that forgiveness is essential for moving past transgressions without succumbing to resentment or vengeance. Keller provides detailed steps on how to forgive, balancing justice with humanity, drawing heavily from biblical teachings and contemporary cultural insights.
What are the characteristics of a supernaturally changed heart?
You can be very moral and active in church and still be an incredibly impatient, bitter person. So we’re looking at what Paul says are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart. And for this, Romans 12 is an explosive passage.
Let’s look at what this passage says about 1) patience and graciousness in life in general, and 2) love and forgiveness in the face of mistreatment.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 8, 2016. Series: What We Are Becoming: Transforming Love. Scripture: Romans 12:9-21.
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