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April 7, 2015 By Simon Villeneuve | 11 Comments

Greatness in the Kingdom: A Fresh Sermon Animation Featuring Tim Keller

The disciples asked Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1). Jesus responds by pointing to a helpless, innocent child—a person who held one of the lowest places in society.

Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3–4).

The world tells us that greatness is something that we have to struggle and compete to achieve. To achieve greatness, we have to spend time with those who elevate our own social standing. There is no room for humility on the path to worldly greatness. But Jesus says that the path to greatness is not rejecting the lowly—it’s welcoming them. With his own life, Jesus modeled this seemingly inverted path to greatness.

The greatest is the one who becomes the lowest. Jesus Christ was tried and executed as a human criminal, though he was equal with God (Phil. 2:6). He’s the greatest in the Kingdom.

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July 2, 2014 By Dom Sickich | 7 Comments

7 Revitalizing Quotes on Our Personal Relationship with God

Christians constantly need to be refreshed in the amazing grace they live beneath. As we get yanked into busyness and to-do lists, we have tendencies to make light of the redemptive gift purchased on the cross. Here are seven quotes specifically chosen to revitalize your intimate connection with God:

“Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God.” —A.W. Tozer

“Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.” —D.L. Moody

“A rule I have had for years is to treat the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal friend. It is not a creed, a mere empty doctrine, but it is Christ Himself we have.” —D.L. Moody

” . . . the chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.” —John Piper

“Occasionally God rips aside the veil, and you begin to see this very fact: All things happen for you. All things. Everything is knit together.” —Tim Keller

“You don’t give God authority over your life. He has it, totally.” —John Piper

“All places are places of worship to a Christian. Wherever he is, he ought to be in a worshiping frame of mind.” —Charles Spurgeon

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June 25, 2014 By Ryan Nelson | 3 Comments

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January 31, 2013 By Joel Muddamalle | 8 Comments

Faithlife Study Bible Contributors: Dr. Timothy Keller

The Faithlife Study Bible gives you a wealth of study tools and information: in addition to rich media, smart searches, and three layers of study notes, you’ll get the outstanding articles from leading pastors, theologians, scholars and teachers.

The Faithlife Study Bible features dozens of articles from celebrated Christians, like Dr. Timothy Keller, New York Times bestselling author and senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Dr. Keller contributes his in-depth “Old Testament Law and the Charge of Inconsistency,” which explains the relationship of the New Testament to the Old Testament Law. You’ll get instant access to this article when you download the free FSB.*

“Old Testament Law and the Charge of Inconsistency” takes a look at common objections to Christianity based on perceived inconsistencies in the Old Testament Law. Have you ever heard objections to Christianity that stem from OT commands that are no longer practiced today?

Avoiding raw meat, pork, or shellfish
Executing people for breaking the Sabbath
Not wearing clothes woven with two kinds of materials

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