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.
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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.
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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.
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In 'The Abolition of Man', C.S. Lewis delivers a defense of objective value and natural law, originating from his Riddell Memorial Lectures at the University of Durham in 1943. Lewis argues that education should be conducted within the context of moral law and objective values, which he terms the 'Tao'. He criticizes modern attempts to debunk these values, warning that such actions could lead to a dehumanization of society, resulting in what he calls 'Men without Chests' – individuals whose emotions have not been trained to conform to reason. The book emphasizes the universal nature of traditional moralities across different cultures and warns against the dangers of moral relativism and the reduction of human beings to mere objects of scientific analysis[2][4][5].
One with My Lord
The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ
Rev. Sam Allberry
In 'One with My Lord', Sam Allberry explores the doctrine of union with Christ through a rich study of New Testament scriptures. Each chapter is designed to be read as a devotional, providing believers with a fresh perspective to pursue holiness, resist sin, build community, and worship God. The book emphasizes that being 'in Christ' is central to the Christian life, defining who believers are and enriching every area of their lives. It is an excellent resource for personal devotions, small group discussions, or deeper discipleship.
Jesus Christ did not come to start a new religion. He didn’t come to start the best religion. He came to end religion.
Every religion has its extremists. Religion causes an enormous amount of conflict and strife in this world. What are we going to do about it? To embrace Jesus Christ is to end religion, is to move away from all religion.
There are two things Hebrews 8 tells us: 1) Jesus came to end all religion and, 2) therefore, Jesus came to give us a radical new covenant relationship with God.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 13, 2005. Series: Christ: Our Treasury (The Book of Hebrews). Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-2; 7-13.
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