Tim Keller on Reformed Resurgence

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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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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Chronic Illness with Gratitude and Community Support

02:14 • 3min

Battles Beyond Cancer

04:57 • 11min

Exploring the Cultural Significance of Forgiveness

15:29 • 2min

The Impact of Influential Reads

17:04 • 22min

Reformed Resurgence: Reflections and Critiques

38:45 • 16min

Navigating Evangelical Identity and Celebrity Culture

54:28 • 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.

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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]