Explore the transformative power of love and how it reshapes our views on race and culture. Discover the dynamics of strength and weakness in faith, emphasizing humility and acceptance. Dive into the distinction between genuine love and superficial tolerance, advocating for true engagement in relationships. Learn how embracing a Christian identity can foster unity across cultural boundaries, highlighting the importance of bearing one another's burdens in a diverse community.
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True Heart Change
Religious activity doesn't guarantee a changed heart.
True change reshapes the heart, not just modifies behavior.
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Marks of a Changed Heart
A changed heart includes changed views on culture and race.
Grace-changed Christians use power to serve, not exploit.
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Weakness in Faith
Some early Christians struggled to fully grasp gospel implications.
They added rules to their faith, weakening their understanding of completeness in Christ.
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In 'Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?', Timothy Keller emphasizes the central role forgiveness plays in human lives. He argues that forgiveness is essential for moving past transgressions without succumbing to resentment or vengeance. Keller provides detailed steps on how to forgive, balancing justice with humanity, drawing heavily from biblical teachings and contemporary cultural insights.
One mark of a supernaturally changed heart is a changed attitude and view of races and cultures.
In social relations, grace-changed Christians use their power to serve, not exploit. We’re going to look at this by looking at a dispute that happened in the church of Rome, and by comparing it to another dispute.
These passages show us 1) the problems that culture poses, 2) the solutions, true and false, and 3) how we get the power to implement the true solution.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 26, 2016. Series: What We Are Becoming: Transforming Love. Scripture: Romans 14:1-3, 14:14-15:7.
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