Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Finding God
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Aug 15, 2025 The discussion emphasizes the importance of sharing personal faith journeys in understanding belief. It explores Moses's transformative encounter with God at the burning bush, pinpointing key elements needed for divine experiences. Concepts from Thomas Kuhn's theories are introduced, highlighting paradigm shifts in faith and perception. The complexities of God's holiness are examined, contrasting simplicity with the divine's multifaceted nature. Finally, the balance of God's holiness and love is addressed, urging listeners to embrace a transformative relationship through faith.
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Disrupting Sight Triggers Spiritual Change
- Genuine encounters with God usually start when something inexplicable disrupts our normal life or thinking.
- Tim Keller compares this to a 'burning bush' that forces you to detour and reconsider your paradigm.
Redeemer Church As A Burning Bush
- Keller recounts Redeemer itself acting as a 'burning bush' for Manhattanites who assumed people like them didn't believe.
- Those visitors experienced paradigm shifts when they saw many peers embracing historic Christianity.
Lloyd-Jones' Conversion Through Tragedy
- David Martyn Lloyd-Jones saw a respected physician emotionally devastated by loss and realized human greatness is vanity.
- That encounter became his 'burning bush' leading to conversion and ministry.
