Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Runaway Believer

Aug 2, 2024

42:38

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Explore the biblical tale of Jonah, a compelling narrative about running from God and His pursuit of us. Dive into the clash between pride and grace, uncovering how self-righteousness can lead to distancing from the divine. Discover how life's challenges often reflect God's love, urging us to seek refuge in Him. The podcast invites introspection on our own journeys and the importance of cultivating an authentic relationship with grace, all while navigating the storms of life with faith.

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Sin is depicted as the act of running away from God, while grace represents His relentless effort to pursue us back.

Jonah's journey illustrates the challenge of obeying divine calls, emphasizing the necessity of trusting God's wisdom over personal reasoning.

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Understanding Sin and Grace

The story of Jonah serves as a powerful illustration of the concepts of sin and grace, where sin is understood as running away from God and grace as His relentless pursuit of the sinner. Jonah's initial act of rebellion highlights the common human tendency to flee from divine calling, indicating that everyone, at some point, can relate to this struggle. The central idea is that recognizing our propensity to run from God is crucial for spiritual growth. Understanding sin and grace in this context emphasizes that acknowledging our faults is the first step towards mending our relationship with God.

Acknowledge the Fugitive Within

01:22

Grace and Humility Conquer Pride

01:20

Embrace the Storm for True Awakening

01:24

Intro

2min

Jonah's Journey: The Pursuit of Grace

18min

Understanding Pride and Compassion through Jonah's Story

3min

The Struggle Between Pride and Grace

4min

The Storms of Grace

12min

Finding Refuge in Christ Amid Life's Storms

4min

We all run away from God. It’s in our nature. And the book of Jonah is all about Jonah running and God pursuing.

Most of us are familiar with the words sin and grace, but what they mean is another thing. And here it is: essentially sin is running away from God, and grace is God’s effort to pursue and intercept self-destructive behavior. That’s it. Running and chasing. And the first step in any relationship with God is to admit you’ve run and that even now, to some degree, you’re running.

So let’s look now at how 1) Jonah is called to do something, 2) Jonah runs away from it, and 3) God pursues him.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on July 22, 1990. Series: Jonah. Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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