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Over the decades there has been widespread erosion in the meaning and purpose of marriage. As Timothy and Kathy Keller note in the their book,The Meaning of Marriage, "Marriage used to be a public institution for the common good, and is now a private arrangement for the satisfaction of the individuals. Marriage used to be about us, but now it is aboutme." The erosion of marriage is not new. Jesus faced it in his day and a made a clear and compelling case for a return to God's grand design for marriage. To read our Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith and commentary on "Marriage, Singleness, and Family" CLICK HERE
In the episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss our tendency and desire to win and be right in marriage, when the goal is to “lose”, become more like Jesus, pursue oneness, and walk in humility. Scriptures:Gen 2:18-25John 10:10Phil 2:3-41 Tim 1:151 Cor 13:6 Resources:Removed Series from Harris CreekWatermark Marriage Conference – Lance Sisco - Keeping Score in Your MarriageBook – The Meaning of Marriage, by Timothy & Kathy KellerMore Than Roommates Episode 94 – How to Be a Better Listener in MarriageQuestions to Discuss:1. Who has the harder time saying “You're right” in your relationship?2. Why is hard to say to your spouse, “You are right”?3. How can you pursue a team mentality instead of fighting to be right?
We all think we understand contraception, but it raises a lot of questions. Howe each kind of contraception works raises many questions - about how it affects the role of sex in our relationships, how it affects family life, and the ethical questions it can raise. In this episode, Drs Ruth Petkovic and Felicia Wong look at the science, the ethics, and the biblical issues.Resources:CMF file 66 - contraceptionCMF book on contraceptionAAPLOG file on contraception https://choicescommunity.com/blog/how-do-contraceptives-work The meaning of marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller (book)Dr John Bergsma with Dr Scott Hahn ‘Why we need covenant for Christmas' Scott Hahn on the difference between a covenant and a contract Sex and the marriage covenant by John Kippley (book)Information on FABMs Support the show
The significant role Christian professionals played in making Christianity credible to her sons, why sometimes “the worst thing God can do for you is to let you be happy,” and how to die wishing you had spent more time at the office.Links Mentioned:Kathy KellerThe Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of GodRoosevelt IslandGo Forward in Love: A Year of Daily Readings from Timothy KellerBooks by Timothy KellerLetters of John NewtonThe Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & DevotionsThe Cross of ChristCity to City DNADr. Francis CollinsDr. Steven RosenbergJohn NewtonJohn StottJohn OwenJordan Raynor
We are delighted to have Kathy Keller as our first guest in this new series. Kathy formerly served as assistant Communications Director for Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. She is the author of Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles: A Case for Gender Roles in Ministry and co-author with her late husband, Tim Keller, of The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God. Navigating Grief and Mourning Facing the Reality of Death The Role of Memory and Reminiscing The Dynamics of Ministry Partnership The Journey of Faith and Calling Reflections of Tim Keller's Legacy https://www.freechurch.org #freechurch #scotland #healthygospelchurch
On this episode of the podcast, I interview journalist and author Collin Hansen about his new book titled Tim Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. The conversation explores a prominent model of evangelism and cultural engagement by a Reformed pastor in contemporary times. Among the topics we discuss: The process of writing a different sort of biography of Tim Keller, focused on the people who influenced him Notable influences on Keller's ministry, with familiar and unfamiliar names (Kathy Keller, Jonathan Edwards, C.S. Lewis, R.C. Sproul, Elizabeth Elliot, Ed Clowney, Jack Miller, Barbara Boyd) What to make of the (recent) online backlash against Keller An updated assessment of the "young, restless, and reformed" movement from the person who helped coin the term The relationship of "Reformed" and "evangelical" and how they could be a source of renewal for each other How the work of journalism might be redeemed as a way of telling stories about the way that God is at work in the world. Get the book: https://www.zondervan.com/9780310128700/timothy-keller/
Listen in as we wrap up our series through the book of Hebrews. Notes//Quotes: Hebrews 13:20-25 “The author wants believers to live out God's will in light of the work of Christ.” - George Guthrie Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great. There go the ships, and Leviathan, which you formed to play in it. These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. (Ps. 104:25-29) Food comes at proper seasons (verse 27) and is gathered (verse 28) yet through all it is God who is giving us food (verse 27). The great sea creatures “frolic” and leap in the air (verse 26) and the swallows perform Ariel acrobatics. While those activities may also have practical purposes, in some deeper sense, these creatures know the joy and freedom of doing what they were “formed" to do by God. We too, can know joy and fulfillment only as we live, according to God's design. At this point, nature has us beat. As Elizabeth Elliot has said, "a clam glorifies God better than we do, because the clam is being everything it was created to be, whereas we are not.” Prayer: Lord, disobeying you is easy in the short run but hard in the long run because I'm violating my own nature. And so obedience to you can be excruciating to start, but it's wonderful in time, because I become my true self. Oh, help me to remember this when things get hard! Amen. —Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller, The Songs of Jesus
Did you know that marriage has power? Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they discuss concepts from Tim Keller on marriage and the powerful ways it can lead to mutual growth and Christlikeness! Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim and Kathy Keller wherever books are sold Grab Dave and Ann Wilson's book, Vertical Marriage, at our shop. Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
This talk was given by Dr. Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 1, 2005. Series: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage. To receive the devo offer in this episode of "The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devotional," visit https://gospelinlife.com/devo 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.
In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss the books, podcasts, and resources that have most deeply affected their marriages. With a lot of great resources out there, we want to help you to be thoughtful about the resources that impact your marriage. Scriptures:Proverbs 11:2Job 12:12Proverbs 13:20Resources Mentioned:The Glorious Pursuit, by Gary ThomasThe Meaning of Marriage, by Tim and Kathy KellerCherish, by Gary ThomasMarried Sex, by Gary Thomas and Debra FiletaThe Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John GottmanReady or Knot?, by Scott KedershaThe Ready or Knot Prayer Guide, by Scott KedershaOutdated, by Jonathan PokludaFriends, Partner, and Lovers, by Kevin ThompsonMarried Into the Family, by Dave & Ashley WillisHold Me Tight, and Created For Connection by Sue JohnsonA Lasting Promise, by Scott StanleyUs In Mind, by Ted LoweGreater Joy Twogether, by Ted CunninghamMore Than Roommates, Episode 35 – How to Identify the Four Negative Horsemen of Communication and ConflictMore Than Roommates, Episodes 53 – Friends, Partners, and Lovers in Marriage feat. Kevin ThompsonMore Than Roommates, Episode 58 – How to Thrive in a Blended Family feat. Ron DealMore Than Roommates, Episode 43 – The Not-So-Secret Guide to In-Law Relationships, feat. Dave WillisMore Than Roommates, Episode 12 – Identifying Negative Communication PatternsWebsite & Podcast - Authentic Intimacy, Juli SlatteryWebsite & Podcast - Fierce MarriageWebsite & Podcast – Family Life TodayQuestions to Discuss:1. If you were on a deserted, and could only bring 1-2 books (besides the Bible), what book(s) would you bring with you?2. What marriage book has been most helpful for you and your spouse?3. Out of all the resources mentioned, which one will you and your spouse read and/or listen to?
Kathy Keller says that “If every crisis in life causes us to doubt God’s goodness then we haven’t reached our tipping point. We reach it when no matter what happens, we’re convinced God is good. It’s OK if you’re not there. It’s a journey! Kathy’s an author and speaker who’s the wife of the late Tim Keller who went to Jesus in May of 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the height of his ministry. Kathy shares how she trusts the goodness of God especially on days she misses Tim most. She shares how “Death concentrates the mind wonderfully.” Facing death helps us shed our counterfeit gods. Perry and Kathy share how grateful they are for all the times God has said “No,” to their prayers. Then, whatever we fear losing most in life is an idol. And Kathy shares what she was holding onto so tightly before Tim was diagnosed with cancer. And last, Tim Keller shares what conquers all our idols, all our anxieties and all our greatest fears: The gospel!Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The justice behind God's creation of male and female and his arrangement of the different roles he chose for them may not always be apparent to us. Why one and not the other? But should we expect our finitude to understand the infinite, omnipotent, wise, good, lovely, gracious justice of God? Perhaps some inkling resides in the dance of the sexes, by which we reveal truth about the inner life of the triune God. The rest is clothed in mystery, to which we yield, with full confidence that it is meant for our good.”— Kathy Keller 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Are you married? Would you like to be? One thing is certain; God has great plans for you and your marriage! Pastor Tim and Kathy Keller were married for 48 years and learned rich wisdom in those years, including the fact that marriage is the most profound human relationship. Today we’ll hear from Tim and Kathy and learn to know and love our spouses and glorify God in the process! Discover the marriage God meant you to have!
On Today's episode of Gospel in Life, we're previewing the first episode of our new standalone limited podcast series: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller. Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller is a short podcast series featuring the messages from the most popular sermon series of Dr. Keller's time at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Preached in 1991, this series was the basis for the bestselling book by Tim and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage. Whether you're single, married, widowed, or divorced, through this podcast you'll learn new ways to apply God's wisdom about marriage to your life. To listen and subscribe, visit https://marriage.gospelinlife.com or search for Cultivating a Healthy Marriage wherever you listen to podcasts.
Are you married? Would you like to be? One thing is certain; God has great plans for you and your marriage! Pastor Tim and Kathy Keller were married for 48 years and learned rich wisdom in those years, including the fact that marriage is the most profound human relationship. Today we’ll hear from Tim and Kathy and learn to know and love our spouses and glorify God in the process! Discover the marriage God meant you to have!
The Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller podcast series is a great resource for anyone wanting to have more loving relationships, someone considering marriage, or any couple who wants to make their marriage stronger. In this series, listeners will work through tough questions like: - How can I honestly address my self-centeredness? - How can we learn to serve each other out of love? - What do we need to reconcile when we hit rough patches in our relationship? Preached in 1991, this series was the basis for the bestselling book by Tim and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage. Whether you're single, married, widowed, or divorced, through this podcast you'll learn new ways to apply God's wisdom about marriage to your life.
This is a re-post of an excellent interview from Ryan Biese on the Westminster Standard with his wife Ann Biese, Sarah Morris on the book "Jesus Calling" and its connection to the PCA. Original show notes: In 2004 Covenant Seminary Graduate and MTW Missionary Sarah Young Published Jesus Calling, a daily devotional written in the first person as if Jesus were speaking directly to the reader. But the words were not those of Christ, but the private thoughts and reflections of the author. Since the time of publication, Young's book has sold more than 45 million copies making it perhaps the most influential book written by a member of the PCA or Covenant Seminary graduate. On this week's episode TE Zack Groff joins along with Mrs Sean Morris and Mrs Ryan Biese to discuss what Groff described as a "defiling influence" upon evangelicalism. Why was it so few PCA people warned about this book, which seems to deviate from what the PCA confesses regarding the way God meets with His people. Read TE Benj. Inman's articles on this topic: Here: https://www.knotsbetter.com/post/the-pca-ga-corporate-repentance-and-jesus-calling And here: https://www.knotsbetter.com/post/jesus-calling-pca-lament-repent Check out the Presbycast episode on this subject: https://presbycast.libsyn.com/a-pca-pastor-calls-for-repentance-over-jesus-calling --- And here's Kathy Keller's 2012 article: https://web.archive.org/web/20140301143602/https://www.redeemer.com/news_and_events/newsletter/?aid=414
Kathy Keller is no stranger to suffering, so how is she able to attest to the goodness of God in the midst of great pain? How does she respond to unanswered prayer? Does she have any advice about coping with anxiety? Is it possible to hold on to hope during tragedy? For Kathy on The CS Lewis Podcast: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-157-kathy-keller-one-of-the-last-people-to-correspond-with-lewis-before-his-death/17625.article For Kathy on Unbelievable: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unbelievable/unbelievable-kathy-keller-on-anniversary-of-tim-kellers-death/17626.article • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
We continue our conversation with writer, editor and speaker Kathy Keller. Why did their sons believe her and Tim should never offer parenting advice?! What did they learn at Hopewell, Virginia that proved invaluable when planting Redeemer in New York? Why did Kathy leave seminary convinced ordination was no longer a viable option for her? To hear Kathy talk about her experience being one of the final people to correspond with CS Lewis before his death, check out The CS Lewis Podcast: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-157-kathy-keller-one-of-the-last-people-to-correspond-with-lewis-before-his-death/17625.article For Kathy on Unbelievable: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unbelievable • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
As we approach the one-year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we sit down with his wife Kathy Keller, author and speaker in her own right, to discuss a number of listener's questions
As we approach the one year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we caught up with his wife Kathy Keller. Are there any stories about Tim that have particularly encouraged her family in recent months? How did a sick dog lead her to Jesus as a child? What marriage advice would she offer to those just starting out on their journey? To hear Kathy talk about her experience being one of the final people to correspond with CS Lewis before his death, check out The CS Lewis Podcast: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/the-cs-lewis-podcast/the-cs-lewis-podcast-157-kathy-keller-one-of-the-last-people-to-correspond-with-lewis-before-his-death/17625.article For Kathy on Unbelievable: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unbelievable • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
As we approach the one year anniversary of apologist Tim Keller's death on May 19th, we caught up with his wife Kathy Keller who corresponded with CS Lewis as a child. Why did she write to Lewis? How did he respond? What are some of the stories he shared with her? What was it like meeting Warnie Lewis? Plus, we hear the impact of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien on Tim Keller and she answers the question many have been asking: did they speak Elvish at home? For Kathy on Unapologetic: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unapologetic For Kathy on Unbelievable: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unbelievable + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world
How do you have a successful marriage? Whether you are a Christian, skeptic, single, longtime married person, or someone about to be engaged—there are many different ways to answer this question. And yet Tim and Kathy Keller argue that the Bible's vision for marriage is far greater and more glorious than anything our modern culture would have us believe. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris revisits a conversation from the archives with his old friends Tim and Kathy Keller. Their book, The Meaning of Marriage, serves as a launching off point for this in-depth conversation that covers the gamut of what marriage really means from the Lord's perspective.
What happens when all those Purity Culture kids from the 90s and early 2000s grow up and get married? Well one thing we discovered is a bunch of books were published to “help” us understand sex and marriage. Turns out, some of them were … not so helpful. Meg and Rebekah are here to discuss. Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code SORTA at oneskin.co SHOW NOTES: Rebekah's AotW: Latuza Pajama Pants Meg's AotW: Sam and Colby: Surviving a week at the Real Conjuring House The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray Gregoire Sheila Gregoire on Instagram Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Books Studied for The Great Sex Rescue (listed in order of best to worst): Helpful Books: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman (tie - scored near perfect)- https://amzn.to/3QvFtE6 The Gift of Sex by Clifford & Joyce Penner (tie - scored near perfect) - https://amzn.to/3FRLwgd Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud & John Townsend (tie) - https://amzn.to/3QwSHQJ Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas (tie) - https://amzn.to/3QwSHQJ Intimate Issues by Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus - https://amzn.to/462KSHn Neutral Books: The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller - https://amzn.to/3tPTALB Intended for Pleasure by Ed & Gaye Wheat - https://amzn.to/3Shk3Mk Harmful Books: Sheet Music by Kevin Leman - https://amzn.to/3SdKCBM The Act of Marriage by Tim and Beverly LaHaye - https://amzn.to/3tUnsGp His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F Harley Jr - https://amzn.to/4762DWV The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian - https://amzn.to/49bQDoy For Women Only by Shaunti Feldahn - https://amzn.to/3Q9xLOx Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker - https://amzn.to/3Q9xLOx Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs - https://amzn.to/3tOaH0b MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 193: Stressed out, burned out and ready to recover Ep. 401: Midlife with Mindy & Meg: The ups and downs of sex Ep. 318: 5 books every woman should read Ep. 463: These discoveries will upgrade your life! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ephesians 5:22-33 Read Ephesians 5:18-33 The sermon this past Sunday surveyed (1) the heart of marriage, (2) the desired outcome of marriage, and (3) the dance that husbands and wives play out in marriage. 1. In your observation, what would you estimate are the the predominant reasons for why people get married today? How might those reasons be in line with God’s design for marriage, or contrary to God’s design for marriage. 2. Describe some of the differences between “consumer” and “covenant” models of marriage. “If God had the gospel of Jesus’s salvation in mind when he established marriage, then marriage only “works” to the degree that approximates the pattern of God’s self-giving love in Christ.” (Tim & Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage) 3. What do you think helps one improve in “the pattern of God’s self-giving love in Christ?” 4. What do you need to make marriage work? How does “living by the spirit” (Eph. 5:18) fit into your life? 5. What would you estimate is the hardest yet most important function of being a husband or a wife? “If our views of marriage are too romantic and idealistic, we underestimate the influence of sin on human life. If they are too pessimistic and cynical, we misunderstand marriage’s divine origin.” (Tim & Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage) 6. If you are married what do you think are the greatest potential threats to your marriage, and how do you propose to manage that? If you are not married, what do you think are the greatest potential threats to your heart: “idolizing” marriage, being cynical and heard hearted towards marriage.
Bible Study Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: . Sermon Notes From Genesis 1 and 2, we learn that men and women together, in partnership, are called by God to bear his image and carry out his purposes in the world. They are equal but have different, complementary strengths and roles. Two interpretations of 1 Timothy 2:12 - “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” This is a universal teaching for the church in every place and every time. It restricts women from serving in positions of leadership which exercise authority through teaching and preaching (typically a pastor/sr. pastor). Strengths – straightforward reading of the text, even if unpopular. Emphasizes the complementarity of men and women from Genesis 2. Weaknesses – hard to be consistent in application. Some churches are overly restrictive, going beyond the Bible's teaching. Others are minimally restrictive - only restricting women from serving as a senior pastor or a bishop. Further reading on this interpretation: Kathy Keller, Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles; Robert Yarbrough, The Letters to Timothy and Titus, Pillar New Testament Commentary This is a localized teaching for the church in Ephesus. It does not apply to all churches in every place. Therefore women can serve in positions of leadership, including as senior pastors who preach and teach. This interpretation is reached by examining the cultural situation in Ephesus. Strengths – emphasizes the equality of men and women from Genesis 1. Takes cultural background research seriously. Weaknesses – hard to reconstruct cultural situation. Conclusions can often be speculative. Sometimes this interpretation applies the background of the text, rather than the actual words. Background study is not normally meant to overturn the plain reading of the text, but to provide nuance and depth. Further reading on this interpretation: Michael Bird, Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts; Philip Towner, The Letters of Timothy and Titus, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Side note on 1 Tim 2:15 - "she will be saved through childbearing…" Paul is NOT saying that a woman receives eternal salvation by having a baby! We know this from numerous other passages where Paul clearly teaches that salvation is by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ. Paul may be referring back to Genesis 3 and the consequences of the fall for Eve/women which was pain in childbirth. He may also be responding to false teaching from the ancient sexual revolution which devalued marriage and motherhood. Further reading: see Yarbrough and Towner commentaries referenced above Application 1 - we need to allow Scripture to critique and correct our culturally generated perspectives. Whether we come from a more traditional perspective or we have been influenced by the feminist movement, the Bible offers a more beautiful and profound story about men and women as an expression of God's creative glory. Application 2 – God's mission requires that men and women served together in partnership to advance the kingdom. Even if there is a restriction on women from serving in particular leadership roles (and there may not be depending on interpretation), the contributions, gifts, and leadership of women is essential for the mission. Sermon Application Explain equality and complementarity between men and women from Genesis 1&2 in your own words. What is your background with women serving as pastors in the church? Has your mind changed over time? Where do you base your beliefs? What does it look like to treat other churches with a different interpretation than yours with charity and humility? Has your gender kept you from offering your gifts and leadership in the local church?
We're at a cultural moment in which most people recognize that marriage is struggling. And what does the Christian vision of marriage have to say for that? We believe that understanding the biblical vision for marriage will help you no matter your own situation. We're applying it to the culture. We're applying it to unmarried people. We're applying it to married people. Kathy and I will each talk about different aspects of this. We'll look at 1) marriage and our culture, and 2) the biblical contours of marriage: the power, the essence, the purpose, and the three major means of marriage. This talk was given by Dr. Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 30, 2012 for the conference "Marriage, Sex & Singleness Conference". 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.
There's a wide spectrum of how individuals experience singleness: some would describe it as suffering, others might just call it sadness, and still others say it's a sense of freedom. It's important to recognize though that the experience of suffering and unhappiness are a part of life for everyone—whether you are a single Christian, whether you are happily married, or whether you are unhappily married. Our core challenge is to live a godly and holy life in whatever condition we are in. Every situation will have its particularities, but the similarities are greater than the differences. I'd like to talk about how to live godly lives in Christ under any of our circumstances. This talk was given by Kathy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 1, 2014 for the conference "S1NGLE: God's Gifts — Our Plans". Today's podcast episode 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.
Sermon Notes Sex was created by God to be a bonding experience so powerful that two separate things could become one through this moment. Genesis 2:24 NIV That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. – God Mark 10:8-9 NIV "and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." – Jesus Ephesians 5:31 NIV "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." – Apostle Paul Sex is beautifully designed by God to foster oneness in marriage. 1 Corinthians 6:16 NIV Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh." "Kathy and I were virgins when we married. Even in our day, that may have been the minority experience, but that meant that on our wedding night we were not in any position to try to impress or entice one another. All we were trying to do was to tenderly express with our bodies the oneness we had first begun feeling as friends and which had then had grown stronger and deeper as we fell in love. Frankly, that night I was clumsy and awkward and fell asleep anxious and discouraged. Sex was frustrating at first. It was the frustration of an artist who has in his head a picture or a story but lacks the skills to express it." – Timothy and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage In Song of Solomon: The wife speaks first, the wife speaks last, and the wife speaks most, EXCEPT when it comes to the moment when they make love. Song of Songs 4:1 NIV How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from the hills of Gilead. Song of Songs 4:2 NIV Your teeth are like a flock of sheep just shorn, coming up from the washing. Each has its twin; not one of them is alone. Song of Songs 4:3 NIV Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon; your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil are like the halves of a pomegranate. Song of Songs 4:4 NIV Your neck is like the tower of David, built with courses of stone; on it hang a thousand shields, all of them shields of warriors. Song of Songs 4:5 NIV Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle that browse among the lilies. Song of Songs 4:6 NIV Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of incense. Song of Songs 4:7 NIV You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. Song of Songs 4:9 NIV You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. Song of Songs 4:10 NIV How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much more pleasing is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume more than any spice! Song of Songs 4:11 NIV Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon. Song of Songs 4:12 NIV You are a garden locked up, my sister, my bride; you are a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain. Song of Songs 4:13-14 NIV Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, with henna and nard, nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with every kind of incense tree, with myrrh and aloes and all the finest spices. Song of Songs 4:15 NIV You are a garden fountain, a well of flowing water streaming down from Lebanon. Song of Songs 4:16 NIV Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits. Both the groom and the bride are giving the other what they desire in this moment. "With sex, we were trying to be vulnerable to each other, to give each other the gift of bare-faced rejoicing in one another, and to know the pleasure of giving one another pleasure. And as the weeks went by, and then the years, we did it better and better. Yes, it means making love sometimes when one or even both of you are not "in the mood." But sex in a marriage, done to give joy rather than to impress, can change your mood on the spot. The best sex makes you want to weep tears of joy, not bask in the glow of a good performance." - Timothy and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage Song of Songs 5:1a NIV I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Song of Songs 5:1b NIV Eat, friends, and drink; drink your fill of love. Are you being a selfless lover to your spouse in your marriage? If not, why? Is there any area where you need to ask God to heal your heart, soul, mind, or body related to sex? Is there any change you sense God is telling you to make in your approach to sex? Ask Him for the courage to do that.
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 9:10BIG IDEA: The fear of the Lord is the foundation for building a life of wisdom.OUTLINE: 1) The Fear of the Lord: What It Means 2) The Foundation of Wisdom: What It Builds 3) The Formation of Fear: How It GrowsRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Commentary on the Whole Bible: Proverbs by John Gill; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; Proverbs: Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr.; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Tim and Kathy Keller; Proverbs by Charles Bridges; Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Rejoice and Tremble by Michael Reeves; Ligonier Series on the Fear of the Lord by Michael Reeves
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 11:4BIG IDEA: God's wisdom for our wealth would call our attention to…OUTLINE:1. The Deficiencies of Wealth2. The Dangers of Wealth3. The Duties of WealthRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Proverbs Chapters 1-15 by Bruce Waltke; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by John Gill; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; Neither Poverty Nor Riches by Craig Blomberg; Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn; Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser; This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace; Christian Hope and Money by Timothy Keller;
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 10:22BIG IDEA: God's wisdom for our wealth would call our attention to…OUTLINE:1. The Distribution of Wealth2. The Devices of Wealth3. The Delight of WealthRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Proverbs Chapters 1-15 by Bruce Waltke; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by John Gill; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; Neither Poverty Nor Riches by Craig Blomberg; Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn; Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser; This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace; Christian Hope and Money by Timothy Keller;
Pastor Brian DrakeTEXT: Proverbs 16:9BIG IDEA: The heart makes its plans, the LORD makes things stand.Therefore, a wise decision is…Humbly Cooperative (v16:9)Humbly Considerate (v16:9a)Humbly Committed (v16:9b)RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
A special announcement from Kathy Keller and Steve Shackelford, CEO of Redeemer City to City. To learn more about Redeemer City to City, watch this video or visit redeemercitytocity.com.
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 22:6OUTLINE: 1) Presence 2) Proclamation 3) Portrayal 4) Positivity 5) Praise 6) Penalties 7) Prayer 8) Patience 9) PlaceRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; John G. Paton: Missionary to the Cannibals of the South Seas by Paul Schlehlein; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Preaching the Word: Proverbs by Ray Ortlund; The Gospel Transformation Bible; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Stories of Wisdom and Folly by David Murray; Nothing Less by Lifeway Research; Engaging Moms: The Evangelistic Strategy No One Is Talking About But Should Be by Barna & MOPS; The Truth About Men & Church: The Importance of Fathers to Churchgoing by Robbie Low
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 18:22OUTLINE:1) Marriage Is A Grand Good2) Marriage Is a Gracious Gift3) Marriage Has A Glorious GoalRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching the Word: Ephesians by Kent Hughes; The Future of Christian Marriage (Gospelbound Podcast) with Colin Hansen interviewing Mark Regnerus; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Preaching the Word: Proverbs by Ray Ortlund; The Gospel Transformation Bible; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer; Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 12:18OUTLINE: 1) The Tongue Can Rend 2) The Tongue Can MendRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching the Word: Hebrews by Kent Hughes; Preaching the Word; Proverbs by Ray Ortlund Jr; Taming the Tongue: How the Gospel Transforms Our Talk by Jeff Robinson; Help Me Teach the Bible: Ray Ortlund on Proverbs (podcast) by Nancy Guthrie; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; Kidner's Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; God's Wisdom for Navigating Life by Tim & Kathy Keller; The Surprising Ministry of Encouragement by Ray Ortlund; Do You Bleed Bibline? by Justin Taylor
Resources mentioned in this episode:"The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory" by Abigail Favale"Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality" by Nancy Pearcy"Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer"Perelandra (Space Trilogy, Book 2)" by C.S. Lewis"Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles: A Case for Gender Roles in Ministry" by Kathy Keller
Resources mentioned in this episode:"What Exactly Does 1 Timothy 2:12 Teach?" by Robert Yarbrough"Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles: A Case for Gender Roles in Ministry" by Kathy Keller
In this special episode following the death of Tim Keller on Friday 19th May, Ruth Jackson speaks to Collin Hansen, author of 'Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation'. They talk about Keller's love for CS Lewis and reveal some fascinating stories about Kathy Keller, Tim's wife, who was one of the last people to correspond with Lewis before his death. For Collin Hansen and The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/collin-hansen/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world
Tim Keller always encouraged Christians to share the hope and beauty of the gospel with the people God puts in their lives. The ministry of Gospel in Life is most effective in spreading the gospel when you are prayerfully and thoughtfully sharing our sermons, books and articles with your family, friends and coworkers who don't yet have a personal faith in Christ. As an encouragement to you and to remind all of us about the beauty of the gospel, you'll hear a short message from Redeemer City to City's Tim Keller tribute video. In it, Tim gives a short and winsome presentation of the gospel which reminds us how salvation comes from God and we do nothing to save ourselves. Tim and Kathy Keller have set Gospel in Life on a clear course to continue pointing people to the love and forgiveness found in Christ, and with your help and the work of the Holy Spirit we are praying that in the years ahead many people will come to know Jesus and many more will grow in their faith through this ministry.
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 5:1-23BIG IDEA: Avoid folly's path to devastation; only pursue wisdom's sexual gratification.OUTLINE:1) The Allure & Danger of Sexual Immorality (vs. 1-14)2) The Appeal & Delight of Sexual Constancy (vs. 15-23)• Accept Your Own Creatureliness• Acknowledge That We Live Coram Deo• Apply Yourself to ContentmentRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Proverbs Commentaries by Bruce Waltke, Ray Ortlund, Ryan Patrick O'Dowd, Derek Kidner, and Charles Bridges; Ten Words for a Broken Society (#7: No Unsanctioned Sex or Procreation) by Bruce Ashford; The Sanctity of Sex (sermon) by Timothy Keller; The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller; Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis; The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century by Louise Perry; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch; Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks; The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs
The Christian Outlook – May 27, 2023 Kevin McCullough invites John Welborn of Salem Church in New York City to talk about the impact that Dr. Tim Keller had on his life and the lives of countless others. John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Tim and Kathy Keller to talk about the need to catalog and share his teachings for future use while expressing optimism about the growth of multiethnic churches in the United States due to the increasing number of Christian immigrants. Eric Metaxas talks with Tim Keller about Keller's book "Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical," where Keller discusses the role of reason, faith, and the six fundamental aspects of human existence that Christianity addresses. Frank Sontag interviews Tim and Kathy Keller about their devotional book based on the Psalms. The Kellers explain their motivation to provide a more substantive devotional that engages with scripture and prayer, sharing their personal experiences with the Psalms and emphasizing the importance of engaging deeply with the passages through reflection and self-examination. In a sermon following the 9/11 attack in New York City, Tim Keller explores the Christian resurrection, explaining that Jesus promises not just consolation, but the transformation of all suffering and the restoration of a new world where everything is made right. Tim Keller emphasizes how Jesus serves as the perfect counselor, offering tailored responses of truth, tears, and grace to people in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Very few people have sacrificed as much personally or absorbed as much pain for the sake of defending and living their life in alignment with their gender theology as Kathy Keller has. She has demonstrated major skin in the game, which commands great respect.
In this short special episode, Tim and Kathy Keller have a conversation about the resurrection of Jesus as the historically verifiable event on which the Christian faith stands.
The Gospel Coalition's Foundation Documents include a “theological vision for ministry,” originally drafted by Tim Keller. I had never heard of theological vision before I read this statement in 2007. Soon I learned that the concept originated by Richard Lints in his book The Fabric of Theology. Theological vision is the space between your doctrinal beliefs and your ministry programs. Theological vision helps you adapt your ministry to changing conditions while keeping centered on the unchanging gospel.Richard Lints has published a new book, Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division, which includes a foreword from Keller. In this book Lints exposes problems with the inclusion narrative of democracy and offers a better way forward to find unity amid unprecedented cultural diversity in our day.He writes, “The main thing I want to do in this book is to view the gospel story as the interpretive lens through which we best understand the telos of creation as a rich, deep, and complex unity-in-difference.”In this special season of Gospelbound, we're exploring in depth several key influences that appear in my book Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. Lints is himself one of those influences. He is senior consulting theologian at Redeemer City to City in New York City. Previously, he served as Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, alma mater of Tim and Kathy Keller. I was grateful for this chance on Gospelbound to talk with him about unity, diversity, theological vision, and much more.
Welcome to the Go + Tell Gals Podcast! In this week's episode, we are giving you a look behind the curtain at one aspect of our organization: A Woman Teaching the Word. Jess and GATG team member, Anna, provide insights to traveling to teach and answer questions you're asking about this important topic. We want our female communicators to be encouraged to continue on in the kingdom work they are doing through their speaking engagements. This episode is a one-stop-shop for how we get started, prep and deliver in life-speaking ways - we are on your team. If you feel called to speak, you are the girl for this job, and He has asked you to deliver this message for His glory, your good and the benefit of those in the rooms you occupy. He wants you to use your gifts and for it to give Him glory and for it to be life giving for you. He is mighty in you. Don't miss: Want to read more resources about women in teaching roles? We like Joel Muddamalle's saved story thread and Kathy Keller's book Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles. Looking for how to best write a message? Read Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley for some beautiful, practical ways to start forming your words. We want you to join us on March 4 for Rally, a one day coaching session for women who want to set goals, dream and strategize for your soul. We would love to have you with us in Charleston, so find out more details about this life-changing event and mark your calendars! Looking for a coach to help you take steps forward toward your goals, specifically in writing, small business, ministry, or podcasting? Join the waitlist for our next round of Go Teams. Dig in deeper in the Go + Tell Gals Community! We talk about topics shared on the podcast, we share about our products and exclusive discounts, and really - we just connect women on mission with one another. Join here!
A warm and happy Christmas from Tim and Kathy Keller!