A Foretaste of the Future

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

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

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🗓️ 18 September 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Most teachers tend to overlook or go past this particular passage in Ephesians 3. Here’s the reason. In the middle of the first sentence, there’s a dash. Paul just breaks off and goes into a digression, literally a sidebar, and he doesn’t come out of it until verse 13. This really is a sudden thought he had. And yet, what’s in here is so practical. In here we’re going to learn 1) the hardness of life, 2) the wonder of grace, 3) the brilliance of the church, and 4) the freedom that comes. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 20, 2011. Series: A Study of Ephesians: Who is the Church? Scripture: Ephesians 3:1–13. 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	Welcome to Gospel in Life.
0:05.0	When we look at the Christian Church today, it's easy to see that there is polarization and disagreement between various groups and denominations.
0:13.0	Yet as Christians, we know the Bible calls us to unity.
0:17.0	How can the gospel bring us together?
0:19.0	Join us as Tim Keller preaches
0:21.0	through the Book of Ephesians, which is all about the church, and how Christians
0:25.2	can experience deep unity across divisive issues. Tonight's 1 through 13. For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.
0:50.0	Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you.
0:56.2	That is the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight
1:06.5	into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations,
1:11.3	as it has now been revealed by the spirit to God's holy
1:15.2	apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel, the Gentiles are
1:21.4	heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and
1:25.6	share us together in the promise of Christ Jesus. I became a servant of this gospel
1:31.4	by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
1:35.9	Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me to preach to the
1:42.0	Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ and to make plain
1:46.1	to everyone the administration of this mystery which for ages past was kept hidden in
1:52.1	God who created all things. His intent was that now, through
1:57.2	the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in their heavenly realms according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2:10.0	In him and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you
2:16.1	therefore not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you which are your glory.
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