Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Reality: Forgive Us Our Debts

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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True change requires a heartfelt reordering of what we love, aligning our desires with God's will through ongoing prayer.

Genuine repentance involves acknowledging our sins without excuses, taking full responsibility, and understanding the depth of our relationship with God.

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The Connection Between Love and Change

What we love significantly shapes our identities and behaviors, indicating that true change begins with adjusting our affections. Engaging in consistent and heartfelt prayer allows us to connect deeply with God, helping us reorder our priorities according to His will. This transformation is essential for spiritual growth, as simply wanting to change without adjusting what we love is insufficient. The episode highlights that prayer acts as a catalyst for this change by aligning our desires with those of God.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Depth of Prayer and Confession

2min

The Depth of True Repentance

16min

True Repentance and Prayer Life Exploration

2min

The Depth of Sin and True Repentance

19min

The Struggle Against Sin and the Power of Forgiveness

2min

What if I told you there was a process and no matter how much you blew up your life, if you used this process, there would be a way to come out the other side whole?

Well, here it is. It’s what the Bible calls repentance. You say, “You mean just saying I’m sorry?” But that reveals you don’t understand the power of this kind of prayer. This kind of prayer, if you do it in an ongoing way, will finally enable you to change deeply from the inside out.

Looking at Psalm 51, we’ll see 1) what one thing must you stop doing, 2) what two things must you start doing, and 3) where you get the power to do those two things.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 2, 2014. Series: The Prayer of Prayers. Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19.

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Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Reality: Forgive Us Our Debts