TGC Podcast Tim Keller on Getting Out of Egypt (And Bondage to Sin)
Sep 12, 2025
Tim Keller, an influential pastor and theologian, shares profound insights on Exodus 4 and the Red Sea crossing. He discusses salvation as liberation from various forms of bondage, emphasizing grace as the pathway to freedom. Keller draws parallels between Moses and Jesus, illustrating how true faith is rooted in reliance on God. He explains the transformation that grace brings and the ongoing struggle between spiritual freedom and sin. This thought-provoking conversation invites listeners to embrace a deeper understanding of their faith journey.
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Red Sea As Central Gospel Paradigm
- The Red Sea crossing is repeatedly referenced across Scripture as a paradigm for Christian salvation.
- Tim Keller says the New Testament invites a Christ-centered reading of Exodus as ultimate Exodus imagery.
Mateer's Israelite Confession
- Keller recounts Alec Mateer's imagined Israelite summary of Exodus that mirrors Christian confession.
- The short portrait links shelter under the blood, mediator-led escape, law, tabernacle, and God's presence.
Threefold Shape Of Salvation
- Salvation answers three questions: what we get out of, how we get out, and why we can get out.
- Keller frames Exodus as teaching freedom from bondage, crossing by grace, and the role of a mediator.
