Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Finding Jesus
Aug 20, 2025
Explore how Jesus heals a lame man and makes bold claims about himself in John 5, prompting challenges from those around him. Discover the three powerful witnesses he offers: John the Baptist, his own miraculous works, and the scriptures. Delve into Jesus’ beliefs about the Bible's complete authority, unity, and life-giving power. Understand how personal connections deepen faith and how Jesus fulfills the narratives of the Old Testament, guiding us to embrace the entire teachings for genuine spiritual vitality.
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Three Scriptural Witnesses
- Jesus presents three corroborating witnesses for his claims: John the Baptist, his works, and the scriptures.
- Keller notes that for Christians today all three witnesses are accessed through Scripture (Old and New Testaments).
Jesus’ High View Of Scripture
- Jesus viewed every biblical author’s words as God’s words and treated Scripture as authoritative down to every jot and tittle.
- Keller argues Jesus used Scripture as the operating principle of his life, quoting and relying on it in trials and on the cross.
Hold Scripture’s Authority Firmly
- Do not claim to follow Jesus while rejecting the Bible’s full authority, Keller warns that undermines following the real Jesus.
- He advises that without a belief in Scripture’s authority you lack a personal God who can truly confront and guide you.
