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Ministers and the People

2024/7/10
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Dr. Timothy Keller discusses the essence of real ministry, emphasizing the need for ministers who understand the gospel and labor until Christ is formed in others. He explores Paul's philosophy of ministry and the importance of becoming like those we minister to, while also guiding them to become like us.

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If you want to be an agent of reconciliation and change and healing in the lives of others, Paul says something that applies to us all.

Paul says the essence of his ministry was this: “become like me, for I became like you.” There are two sides to that sentence. Only by the power of God can you do both. But if you can do both, you can change people’s lives.

Here’s what you need: 1) you need ministers, 2) you need the kind of ministers who understand the gospel, and 3) you need ministers who labor until Christ is formed in you.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 1, 1998. Series: Galatians: New Freedom, New Family. Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20.

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