Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

God’s Law

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Jan 7, 2026
Moses' sermons in Deuteronomy reveal how experiencing God's grace transforms our lives. The Ten Commandments are not just rules but a reflection of God's nature and a path to human flourishing. Key insights include the relationship between the commandments and the essence of love, obedience, and community ethics. Keller explores the tension between our moral aspirations and limitations, emphasizing how Christ fulfills the law and brings joy to obedience. Ultimately, it's about loving obedience rather than mere duty.
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INSIGHT

Law Reflects Divine And Human Nature

  • God's law expresses God's nature and reflects human nature made in His image.
  • Violating the law therefore violates our true being and leads to breakdown rather than arbitrary punishment.
INSIGHT

Commands Form An Interdependent Whole

  • The Ten Commandments are interdependent, combining vertical/horizontal, inner/outer, and personal/corporate dimensions.
  • You cannot truly keep one commandment without keeping them all, nor break one without affecting the rest.
ANECDOTE

Audio Vs Video: A Teen's Idol

  • Keller shares a youth-group story of a 15-year-old who valued boys over God, illustrating misplaced ultimate concern.
  • He uses the 'audio vs video' image to show how idols capture imagination and heart.
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