Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Duplicity: The Case of Peter
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Oct 6, 2025 Exploring Peter's profound journey from denial to restoration, the discussion emphasizes the transformative power of promises. Peter's brokenness reveals how commitments shape our identity and community. Listeners learn about making lasting promises amidst fears of failure. Jesus’ reinstatement of Peter demonstrates forgiveness and renewal, highlighting Christ's ultimate commitment. With practical insights, the conversation encourages balanced, gospel-informed promises, providing a roadmap for overcoming the fear of commitment.
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Promises Define Personal Identity
- Promises form the core of personal integrity and bind our fragmented choices into a coherent self.
- Peter's bitter weeping shows identity collapses when promises fail.
Commitments Beat Feelings For Identity
- Identity cannot rest on fluctuating desires because desires conflict and change over time.
- Keller insists identity is what you consistently commit to, not your shifting feelings.
Lottery Promise In A Film Example
- Keller recounts the film story where a cop honors a verbal promise and gives a waitress half his lottery winnings.
- Keeping that promise preserves his sense of self despite heavy cost.
