Converted by the Resurrection

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Spirituality

4.8 • 15K Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Christianity was originally never understood as a set of teachings that one took on. Christianity was a power that took you up. It completely turned you inside out, transformed you from the inside. The classic example is the conversion of Paul. Paul was an abusive, violent zealot. He went from someone who was deeply unhappy and restless to someone who was utterly unflappable, absolutely content. How? A radical, deep conversion. We all need to know how to live deeply converted lives. And though Paul’s conversion is dramatic, it shows three things involved in every conversion: 1) an untame God, 2) a stubborn fact, and 3) a radical relationship. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 23, 2003. Series: The Necessity of Belief. Scripture: Acts 9:1-19. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Finding consensus in today's culture is hard to come by.
0:07.0	We are surrounded by competing world views about identity, morality, and truth.
0:11.0	It can be difficult to know how to engage with people about
0:14.5	Christianity. How do we navigate the skepticism or even hostility toward the
0:19.0	Christian faith? Join us today as Tim Keller explores how we can respond to a fragmented society
0:25.0	with courage and hope that comes from the Gospel.
0:28.0	After you listen, we invite you to go online to GospelinLife.com
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0:33.7	When you sign up, you'll receive our Life in the Gospel quarterly journal
0:37.6	with articles that feature how the gospel is changing hearts, lives, and
0:41.4	communities, as well as highlighting other gospel centered resources.
0:45.4	Subscribe today at gospel and life.
0:51.2	com.
0:51.2	This evening scripture reading is from Acts 9 versus 1 through 19.
1:00.0	Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples.
1:06.0	He went to the High Priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that
1:11.1	if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
1:17.0	As he near Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him,
1:27.0	Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?
1:31.0	Who are you, Lord?
1:33.4	Saul asked.
1:34.9	I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting, he replied.
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