Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life God’s Holy People (Part 1)
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Mar 7, 2025 Discover how God views believers with complete beauty, thanks to Christ's sacrifice. Explore the delicate balance between our identity in Him and the realities of sin. The podcast highlights biblical prohibitions like covetousness and sexual immorality, stressing the importance of ethical living. Dive into the struggles of the Christian experience, where peace and conflict coexist. Engage with the sacred nature of marital love, reflecting the divine bond. Finally, embrace the transformative power of grace and the quest for righteousness.
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Descent from the Mountain
- Keller likens the shift from Ephesians 5:1-2 to 5:3-7 to the disciples' descent from the Mount of Transfiguration.
- Jesus brought them down to face the reality of a broken world, highlighting the need for both positive and negative aspects of faith.
Positive and Negative Christianity
- Christianity requires both positive affirmations and negative prohibitions.
- Without both, faith becomes shallow and unsustainable, like "Jordan River Christianity, ankle deep."
Negative-Only Christianity
- Churches emphasizing only negatives, like sin and repentance, lack the balancing power of Christ's sacrifice.
- For every look at your sin, take ten looks at your Savior.
