Our Call: Holy Living
4/13/202639 min
When we become Christians we don’t just turn over a new leaf, we’re spiritually raised with Christ and his resurrection power comes into our lives. And so, what does such an empowered life look like?
We’re called to be holy, but this is a difficult term to get ahold of. In our modern culture, both the word “sin” and the word “holiness” are almost never used anymore except ironically. But we need to take it seriously.
So let’s ask 1) what is holiness? 2) how does it grow and develop in us? and 3) why is it possibl...
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[instrumental music] You're listening to the Gospel and Life Podcast. What does authentic spiritual growth actually look like? Writing to early believers, Peter outlined several qualities of a life that looks more and more like Christ's. Today, Tim Keller takes a closer look at how we can develop this in our own lives, and how the resurrection of Jesus makes true, lasting transformation possible.
Speaker 10:25
[instrumental music] Today's scripture is found in 1 Peter 1:13-17. "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written, 'Be holy, because I am holy.' Since you call on a Father who judges each person's work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear." The Word of the Lord.
Tim Keller· Guest1:19
Now, the Bible says that when we become Christians, we don't just turn over a new leaf. We, uh,