Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life The Lord We Can Know
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Jan 13, 2025 Explore how Jesus didn't just start a new religion but aimed to end the strife and conflict associated with religion. Discover His dual role as both priest and king, offering a transformative relationship rather than a traditional practice. Delve into the new covenant, which fosters identity, belonging, and deep intimacy through grace. This perspective challenges the formalism of traditional beliefs, emphasizing true community and selfless commitment among believers. Uncover how faith transcends merely scientific understanding.
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Jesus and Religion
- Jesus came to end religion, not start a new one.
- Embracing Christ means moving away from religion entirely, according to Timothy Keller.
Commonality of Religions
- All religions share two core beliefs: an ultimate reality beyond nature and a gap separating us from it.
- They differ in how to bridge this gap, employing various practices.
Religion's Comeback
- Stanley Fish, a prominent academic and skeptic, predicts religion's resurgence.
- He believes a new generation of academics will seek guidance and inspiration from it.
