Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Those Who Cling...Forfeit the Grace

Aug 28, 2024

47:44

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Jonah's turbulent journey reveals the fragility of faith in the face of new challenges. Trapped in the fish, he reflects deeply, leading to a spiritual breakthrough worth exploring. The conversation delves into the keys and marks of spiritual transformation and emphasizes the necessity of grace for personal growth. Themes of forgiveness and justice surface, encouraging compassion for others, even enemies. Ultimately, the discussion invites listeners to reassess their identities, rooted in God's unconditional love, and embrace communal spiritual evolution.

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Jonah's spiritual crisis illustrates the struggle to adapt one's faith to new challenges, emphasizing the need for continual spiritual transformation.

The process of spiritual transformation involves understanding grace more deeply, leading to a reduction in fear and the erosion of prejudices.

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Jonah's Reluctance and Spiritual Crisis

Jonah's experience illustrates the struggle many face when called to confront uncomfortable truths and situations. Initially, Jonah, as a prophet, had a solid faith and understanding of God, but this was insufficient when tasked with delivering a message to Nineveh, a city he despised for its brutality. His reluctance stemmed from a combination of fear and disdain, revealing a profound disconnect between his existing spirituality and the new demands placed upon him. This gap is relatable to people today who may find their prior level of spiritual confidence inadequate in the face of new challenges.

Understand Grace to Embrace Life

01:20

Transformation Requires Intentionality

00:23

Confidence through Humility

00:53

Courage and Transformation: Lessons from The Lord of the Rings

04:10

Intro

2min

Jonah's Journey of Grace

21min

Exploring Forgiveness Through the Lens of Jonah

2min

The Complex Interplay of Forgiveness and Justice

6min

Navigating Identity Through Grace

15min

Embracing Spiritual Transformation and Grace

2min

Jonah’s spirituality was fine for his old world and his old situations. But when he’s faced with a new situation, it just collapses.

Then, when he’s in the belly of the fish, Jonah begins to reflect and pray, and as the prayer moves along, we see he has a spiritual breakthrough. Now the new situation is something he can handle. How do we, too, move to the next level?

By looking at Jonah’s prayer we learn about 1) the key to spiritual transformation, 2) the method of spiritual transformation, 3) the marks of spiritual transformation, and 4) the continual need for it.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 30, 2001. Series: The Church in the City. Scripture: Jonah 2:1-3:3.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Those Who Cling...Forfeit the Grace