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Tim Keller on Reformed Resurgence

Feb 1, 2021

Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, shares his insights on the Reformed movement. He discusses the importance of evangelism and warns against the pitfalls of Christian celebrity culture. Keller offers impactful book recommendations for aspiring pastors and leaders, emphasizing personal reading's role in theological development. The conversation also touches on the complexities of evangelical identity and the challenges posed by societal changes, highlighting the need for humility and engagement in local churches.

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Tim Keller emphasizes the significance of community support and prayer in coping with his ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer.

Facing mortality has led Keller to a renewed focus on legacy and prioritizing commitments that align with spiritual growth and eternal values.

Keller critiques the celebrity culture within evangelicalism, advocating for a collective identity rooted in theological understanding and institutional integrity.

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Tim Keller's Health and Perspective on Life

Tim Keller shares insights on his ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer, emphasizing the importance of prayer and community support in coping with a chronic illness. He notes that while the first six months of treatment went remarkably well, there's still uncertainty regarding the future, underscoring the persistent challenges that come with such a diagnosis. Keller also reflects on the emotional complexities faced by those with chronic illnesses, admitting the fatigue and difficulties that come with regular treatments. Ultimately, he expresses that his spiritual focus has shifted to combating his personal sins and growing in communion with God, which he sees as central to facing life’s inevitable challenges.

Intro

2min

Navigating Chronic Illness with Gratitude and Community Support

3min

Battles Beyond Cancer

11min

Exploring the Cultural Significance of Forgiveness

2min

The Impact of Influential Reads

22min

Reformed Resurgence: Reflections and Critiques

16min

Navigating Evangelical Identity and Celebrity Culture

21min

Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, is the special guest for this conversation. Along with Collin, Justin, and Kevin, Tim Keller discusses the Reformed movement itself, The Gospel Coalition, and what comes next in Evangelicalism. Along the way you’ll hear advice for evangelizing, warnings about Christian celebrity, and of course book recommendations for pastors and leaders.

Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of the ShortStudies in Systematic Theology Series, edited by Graham A. Cole and Oren R. Martin.

The Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series is designed to equip the church to faithfully understand, love, teach, and apply what God has revealed in Scripture about a variety of theological topics. The series gives valuable advice on applying spiritual gifts in the preaching and evangelism ministry.

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Timestamps:

Promoting, Celebrating, & Articulating Systematic Theology [0:00 – 1:30]

Tim Keller Fighting Sin Not Cancer [1:30 – 17:03]

Top Book Recommendations for Forming Pastors and Leaders [17:03 – 21:37]

Tim Keller’s Other Spiritual Gifts [21:37 – 27:13]

British Evangelicalism [27:13 – 34:20]

Reading at a Rural Church; Eating in a Big City [34:20 – 39:41]

Reformed Resurgence: The Young, Restless, & Reformed Movement [39:41 – 51:06]

Evangelical Celebrities [51:06 – 54:33]

How to Define Evangelicalism: Models vs. Institutions [54:33 – 1:00:34]

More About the Pastor Celebrity Experience [1:00:34 – 1:10:20]