The Answer to the Problem of Evil

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

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

4.8 • 15K Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

This sermon explores what it means to overcome evil with good: 1) What does “overcome evil” mean?; 2) How is it done?; and 3) Why is it done in this way? This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 13, 1994. Series: The Cross and Your Life. Scripture: Romans 12:14-13:7. 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	This is Gospel in Life.
0:05.0	What does it mean to have your life shaped by the cross of Jesus Christ?
0:09.0	In today's teaching, Tim Keller looks at what the cross of Christ means for us.
0:14.0	Romans 12 reads this way,
0:19.0	you'll see it's very much a parallel passage to the one that was read earlier.
0:24.0	The earlier passage was Jesus teaching, this is St. Paul's teaching.
0:29.0	Let me read it.
0:31.0	Romans 12, 14 to 21.
0:33.0	Bless those who persecute you.
0:36.0	Bless and do not curse.
0:38.0	Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn,
0:42.0	live in harmony with one another.
0:44.0	Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position.
0:48.0	Do not be conceded.
0:50.0	Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
0:53.0	Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
0:56.0	If it's possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
1:01.0	Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath for it is written.
1:05.0	It is mine to avenge.
1:07.0	I will repay, says the Lord.
1:09.0	On the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him.
1:13.0	If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
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