Christianity transcends mere religion, emphasizing a heart-based faith over ritualistic practices. The podcast contrasts two paths: one leading to life and the other to destruction, illustrating that outward compliance can mask inner poison. It explores the concept of gospel goodness, which is brighter, deeper, sweeter, and higher than mere religious righteousness. The discussion highlights the transformative power of genuine faith, advocating for compassion and true moral integrity rooted in one's identity as a child of God.
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Christianity vs Religion
Christianity is fundamentally different from religion, not just different from the world.
Both religion and Christianity involve obedience, but Christianity surpasses religious righteousness in depth and nature.
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Two Similar Paths Differ Deeply
Two ways Jesus describes look very similar, with both groups praying and obeying God's law.
Yet one way leads to life with gospel goodness; the other leads to destruction despite religious actions.
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Gospel Goodness is Brighter
Gospel goodness is brighter because it is attractive to and attracted by people unlike us.
Religious people isolate themselves and alienate those who disagree with them, unlike true Christians.
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This devotional brings the historic catechisms of the Christian Church to life, offering a question to consider for each week of the year. In the introduction, Tim Keller lays out the case for catechesis, the rich and communal practice of learning and memorizing questions and answers that frame the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. Each week includes a scripture passage, a prayer, and a brief meditation that will challenge and inspire you. The included commentaries are by contemporary pastors such as John Piper, Tim Keller, and Kevin DeYoung, as well as historical figures such as Augustine, John Calvin and Martin Luther.
Christianity is utterly different from religion.
At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says there are two paths—one that leads to life and one that leads to destruction. And here’s what the scary thing is: both ways have people praying, giving to the poor, obeying God’s law. You can do all that and still be poison, on your way to destruction. Don’t mistake Christianity for religion.
Jesus says if you want to be in the kingdom of heaven, there’s a gospel goodness that vastly surpasses religious righteousness. How does it surpass? Gospel goodness 1) brighter, 2) deeper, 3) sweeter, and 4) higher.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 28, 1999. Series: The Mount; Life in the Kingdom. Scripture: Matthew 5:11-20.
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