Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life The Judgment on Sin
Oct 20, 2025
Exploring the nature of evil, the discussion delves into the Holocaust and humanity's capacity for atrocities. It highlights the danger of dehumanization and the tension between blaming God and accepting human responsibility. Through Exodus 17, themes of judgment and suffering are examined, portraying God as both the judge and the one who bears punishment. The striking metaphor of God at the rock connects to Christ, emphasizing hope and endurance. The conversation culminates in a call to trust in Christ's sacrifice, bringing peace and a commitment to fight injustice.
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Liberators' Reaction To The Death Camps
- Timothy Keller recounts WWII liberators who vomited at the sight of Nazi death camps and later labeled perpetrators subhuman.
- He notes GIs sometimes killed guards in revenge, illustrating how dehumanizing others perpetuates violence.
Universal Capacity For Evil
- Keller says the only credible answer to atrocities is that every human heart harbors capacity for evil.
- He cites Dorothy Sayers: sin is an interior dislocation that can produce extreme acts under the right conditions.
The Sign Of Jonah Play Example
- Keller describes the German play The Sign of Jonah where perpetrators excuse actions by saying "I was just taking orders."
- The play escalates blame upward until people finally accuse God, showing moral evasion across levels.
