Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Reality: Forgive Us Our Debts
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Feb 10, 2025 Discover the transformative power of true repentance as personal accountability takes center stage. Explore how genuine remorse transcends simple apologies, revealing a pathway to profound change. Psalm 51 serves as a backdrop, emphasizing the necessity of mercy and the pursuit of a pure heart. Delve into the struggle against sin and the promise of forgiveness, while learning how authentic prayer reshapes our desires. Engage with the biblical narrative of King David to uncover the deep connection between sin, repentance, and personal growth.
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Repentance for Change
- Use repentance as a process for life change, even after major mistakes.
- It enables deep internal transformation, not just surface-level apologies.
Sinful Nature
- David's crime wasn't a one-time event; it reflected his inherent nature.
- He acknowledges being flawed from birth, highlighting the reality of original sin.
Augustine's Pears
- Augustine stole pears at 16, not out of hunger but for the thrill of the forbidden.
- This reveals a deep-seated self-will and self-assertion within him.
