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The Gospel Coalition Podcast features keynote and breakout sessions from our national, regional, and women's conferences. We exist to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.

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The Case for In-Person Church

March 22, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Pastors and TGC Council members Afshin Ziafat, Miguel Núñez, and George Robertson discuss the critical role of in-person church gatherings, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic, emphasizing the need for Christians to reengage their local congregations. They explore the dual nature of live-streaming services, recognizing their utility in maintaining connections yet cautioning against their limitations in fostering deep relationships. Ziafat, Nunez, and Robertson also consider the res...

How to Prevent Pastoral Burnout and Promote Healthy Church Culture

March 15, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Michael Kruger and Dan Doriani discuss the signs and dangers of pastoral burnout, the importance of accountability in church structures to protect God's people, and ways to support and heal communities affected by spiritual abuse. They emphasize our need to acknowledge our leaders' flaws and to create safe and honest environments where elders and staff can share their concerns without fear of retaliation. Their conversation ends on the crucial role of a positive church culture in supporting...

Evaluating Christian Nationalism

March 08, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this episode of TGC Podcast, Ligon Duncan, Bob Thune, Andy Davis, and Philip Ryken examine Christian nationalism, differentiating it from mere patriotism and exploring its influence on Christian identity and societal engagement. They delve into the historical and biblical perspectives on Christians' roles in society, emphasizing the need to prioritize Christ above all loyalties. They also discuss strategies for Christians to responsibly advocate for their beliefs in a pluralistic society...

God’s Presence in the Wilderness

March 01, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

"Let's give ourselves to extraordinary prayer, knowing that no matter what the wilderness of this world may bring our way, our God is with us." – David Platt In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, David Platt teaches on Exodus 40 and emphasizes the importance of extraordinary prayer in our lives and families, churches, and ministries. Platt reminds us that the Book of Exodus is filled with evidence of God's desire to dwell among his people, so may we pray for the fullness of God's...

God’s Judgment and Hope in the Wilderness

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, Andrew Wilson teaches on Exodus 32. He delves into the story of the golden calf, drawing parallels to the fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. He explores how idolatry shapes individuals, leading them to become like what they worship, and contrasts the destructive consequences of worshiping false idols with the transformative power of worshiping the true God. Wilson highlights Moses as an example of someone who, through time spent with God,...

God’s Covenant Confirmed in the Wilderness

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

"The goal of the Covenant, fulfilled in Christ, is eternal communion with God, foreshadowed in the elders, eating with the Lord on the mountain and foreshadowed every time you gather with the people of God around the Lord's table . . . because of what Christ has done for you." — Ligon Duncan In his message at TGC's 2023 conference, Ligon Duncan teaches from Exodus 24 and emphasizes the key themes of representation, substitution, and communion in the context of worship. Duncan highlights the...

God’s Instruction in the Wilderness

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

"The preaching of the Law is the schoolmaster that brings us to Christ again and again." – J. D. Greear In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, J. D. Greear teaches from Exodus 19-20 and derives four observations about the Ten Commandments, emphasizing their authority from God, their role in restoring order and true freedom, their connection to idolatry, and their foundation in God's grace. Greear's message highlights how these commandments challenge contemporary cultural ideals an...

God’s Provision in the Wilderness

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, Miguel Núñez teaches from Exodus 16 and emphasizes that the wilderness is a place where God often works profoundly in people's lives, teaching them trust and obedience. The purpose of these wilderness experiences is to reveal God's identity to his people, emphasizing that Jesus is the true bread of life—offering eternal life and satisfaction to those who believe in him. Today’s episode features a keynote message from TGC’s 2023 conference. To...

God’s Rescue through the Wilderness

January 26, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, Ken Mbugua teaches from Exodus 14 on the importance of seeing God as a warrior king who fights for his people. Mbugua uses the example of the Israelites' fear when facing the Egyptian army and highlights the need to focus on God's power and victory over being consumed by fear and worldly concerns. Today’s episode features a keynote message from TGC’s 2023 conference. To access more TGC23 conference media and microevent sessions, visit tgc23.o...

God’s Sacrifice in the Wilderness

January 19, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In his keynote message at TGC's 2023 conference, H. B. Charles teaches on Exodus 12 and emphasizes four key lessons: God's sovereignty over judgment Acknowledgment of human sinfulness The symbolism of the Passover lamb The call to live sanctified lives He explains that the Passover serves as a reminder of God's absolute authority and holiness, the need for salvation because of sin, the substitutionary atonement of Christ, and the call to live sanctified lives. Today’s episode features ...

God’s Mediator for the Wilderness

January 12, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

In his keynote address at TGC's 2023 conference, John Piper delves into the profound significance of God's name, "I am who I am," as revealed in Exodus 3:13-15. Piper explains that this name signifies God's eternal existence, independence, and absolute reality. He emphasizes the central role of Jesus Christ as the embodiment of the "I am" in human form and encourages listeners to prioritize knowing and worshiping Christ more fully.  Today’s episode features a keynote message from TGC’s 2023...

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

January 05, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In his message at TGC Netherlands 2023, Michael Keller explores the concept of "othering," using the Pharisee from a Gospel of Luke parable as an example of self-centeredness and superiority. Keller contends that othering is a universal issue and affects relationships when people overly focus on themselves. Keller urges the importance of introspection and a shift towards a more compassionate and understanding mindset to overcome the destructive nature of othering. Keller's message concludes...

Top Theology Stories of 2023 with Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger

December 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual recap discussion on the biggest stories affecting the church around the world in the last year. This conversation was originally featured on TGC's Gospelbound podcast.

How Cultural Narratives Affect Our Gospel Presentation

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

In his message at TGC Netherlands 2023, Michael Keller addresses the rise of secularism and the increasing indifference toward religion, contending that societies become secular not by completely rejecting religion but by becoming apathetic to it. He emphasizes the need for cultural narrative fluency to address the perceived irrelevance of Christianity in today's culture. Keller identifies four prominent secular cultural narratives—identity, freedom, happiness, and power—and advocates for Ch...

Tim Keller and TGC's Next Decade

December 08, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Join Don Carson and Sandy Willson as they reflect on their relationship with Tim Keller, including their in-depth discussions about theology, evangelism, and cultural apologetics. They discuss the work of The Gospel Coalition and the challenges and growth it has faced in recent years. Finally, they end by discussing the current state and future trends of various social and cultural issues in the United States, expressing optimism about the future of the church, and emphasizing the importanc...

Collin Hansen on Making Sense of God

December 01, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In his message at TGC Netherlands 2023, Collin Hansen discusses Tim Keller's insights into cultural apologetics and mission in a post-Christian era, focusing on the background of Keller's book Making Sense of God. Keller, influenced by thinkers like James Davison Hunter, Charles Taylor, Alistair McIntyre, Philip Rieff, and Robert Bellah, critiques the Enlightenment and its inability to provide meaning and justice in the absence of Christian resources. Hansen outlines seven steps inspired b...

Tim Keller and American Neo-Calvinism

November 24, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

In his message at TGC Netherlands 2023, James Eglinton delves into Tim Keller's evolving relationship with Neo-Calvinism. He recommends Central Church by Tim Keller as the primary source for understanding Keller's mature theological voice and biblical basis for his ministry. Eglinton's sermon discusses the evolution of Keller's thinking, showcasing a shift from a distant association with Neo-Calvinism to Keller explicitly identifying as a Neo-Calvinist in later years. Eglinton suggests that...

The Pietistic Influences on Tim Keller

November 17, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In his message at TGC Netherlands 2023, Michael Keller talks about the influence of Jonathan Edwards and the Puritans on his father, Tim Keller, and how these influences shaped the way Tim Keller presented the gospel—particularly in the context of New York City in the 1980s—and beyond. Michael Keller identifies two key piety-based innovations that Tim Keller drew from Jonathan Edwards: Justification by faith: We are accepted by God not because of our obedience but because of God's grace. T...

An Introduction to the Life and Work of Tim Keller at TGC Netherlands

November 10, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

At TGC Netherlands 2023, Collin Hansen examines Tim Keller's life and ministry through the concept of "rings on a tree," revealing the different influences that shaped Keller as a believer and pastor. Hansen describes how Keller held an inspiring commitment to lifelong learning and spiritual formation, even in the face of illness, and how Keller's final years were marked by a deep focus on eternity, as he searched for a deeper communion with God and prepared for his own death. Hansen also hi...

From Fatherlessness to Adoption: Embracing God as Our Heavenly Father

November 03, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

In her message at TGC's 2022 Women's Conference, Blair Linne teaches on the importance of understanding the role of God as our Heavenly Father, especially in the context of healing from fatherlessness or difficult relationships with earthly fathers. Linne highlights these key points: The Blessing of Adoption: God's love and choice to adopt us is not based on our merit but on his grace and love. This adoption into the family of God allows us to have a rich relationship with God as our Heave...

Draw Wisdom and Strength from God’s Word

October 27, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

In his message at TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference, Bobby Scott teaches on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and emphasizes the importance of being a bearer of the gospel and living a life centered on the Word of God. He challenges believers to consider whether our actions and words reflect the beautiful message of grace found in the gospel of Jesus. Scott focuses on how the Word of God leads to salvation, and that perseverance in the Word is crucial, especially in the face of fear and persecution. As we d...

Faithfully Discern Truth in the Midst of Godlessness

October 20, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In his message at TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference, Juan Sánchez teaches the importance of discerning false teachers and ungodly influences within the church. He discusses the challenge of discerning between those who are open to repentance and those who are hard-hearted, unrepentant, and opposing the truth. Sánchez encourages pastors to pursue righteousness and patience, cleansing themselves from dishonorable ways through faith in Christ, rather than relying on personal efforts or good work...

The Power We All Need (Re-Release)

October 13, 2023 12:54 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

“I want to be content in the presence of God with me, no matter what the circumstances are around me.” – David Platt David Platt preaches a message at TGC21 based in Hebrews 13:1-21. He begins by reminding us that we have an adversary who wants to destroy our intimacy with Jesus and divert his people from his mission in the world, which is why we have the book of Hebrews. Platt gives 25 ways that God directs his people through instructions, expectations, declarations, and a benediction in ...

How to Live in the Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings

October 06, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this panel discussion from TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference, Collin Hansen, Ray Ortlund, Kevin DeYoung, and Juan Sánchez discuss the prevalence of suffering in the lives of faithful Christians, citing examples from history and encouraging listeners to embrace their own suffering as a means of deeper spiritual growth.  They advise younger pastors and ministry leaders to trust in the Lord as their defender, wait for him to straighten out tough situations, and give honest answers in formal ...

How to Live Strengthened by the Grace of Christ

September 29, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

In his message at TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference, Kevin DeYoung teaches from 2 Timothy 2:1–13 on what it means for Christians to be strong, not according to their own strength, but by that which has been given to them by God through Christ. When Paul writes to Timothy, he compares spiritual strength to a soldier's readiness for battle. DeYoung emphasizes the importance of understanding that suffering is a part of life as a soldier, and not to be surprised or emotionless about it. He also ...

Suffering for the Gospel According to the Power of God

September 22, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

In his message at TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference, Michael Horton teaches on 2 Timothy: 9–18, encouraging believers to live unashamed of the gospel, even amid suffering. Focusing on the centrality of the gospel in suffering witness according to God's power within us, Horton says the ministry of Paul and Timothy isn't merely about their personalities or abilities but about Christ's testimony. Just as Paul wasn't ashamed of the gospel because he knew he was entrusted with it and that God com...

Rely on God's Power Within You

September 15, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

In his message at TGC's 2018 West Coast Regional Conference, Ray Ortlund emphasizes the importance of enduring faithfulness and making sacred commitments to the Lord. He draws inspiration from the book of 2 Timothy and highlights the theme of God's enduring faithfulness. Ortlund reads verses from 2 Timothy where Paul expresses gratitude to God and encourages Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel.  Ortlund urges ministry leaders to recognize their rich spiritual ancestry and find courage i...

Before You Share Your Faith! How to Be ‘Evangelism Ready’ (TGC Talks)

September 08, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Are you ready to tell someone about Jesus? How can you be prepared? Matt Smethurst, author of Before You Open Your Bible and companion book Before You Share Your Faith, outlines seven tips for becoming “evangelism ready.” “The greatest obstacle to evangelism is not unbelievers,” Smethurst says. “The greatest obstacle to evangelism is Christians who don’t share the gospel.”

The Strength Gen Z Christians Need

September 01, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today’s generation of young people is more anxious, more depressed, and less Christian than ever before. What is causing this? Chris Colquitt, campus minister for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Northwestern University, explores how safetyism and fragility are hazards to Generation Z's mental health and spiritual health. Colquitt says the Christian gospel provides realism that challenges our fragility (“In this world you will have trouble,” John 16:33), but also hope to sustain us (...

Rethink the Self (TGC Talks)

August 25, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Trevin Wax, general editor of The Gospel Project and author of the book, Rethink Your Self, observes that today's common wisdom says you’re free to create yourself, design yourself, and define yourself. Yet the way of Jesus, Wax argues, would have us realize we’re already created, designed, and defined. Jesus confronts a “me first” way of life with a “God first” world. The world says we should look inward; Jesus says to look upward. To learn more, check out Trevin Wax's book, Rethink Your S...

Can Music Lead Someone to God? (TGC Talks)

August 18, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Gavin Ortlund—writer and pastor at First Baptist Church of Ojai (California)—ponders the question, why do we feel a sense of transcendence when we listen to beautiful music? Where does that feeling come from? What's the best explanation for it? Ortlund compares the naturalistic and theistic answers to these questions, ultimately concluding that music is not a distraction from reality but a window into reality—and that the theistic framework gives a much more satisfying explanation for why it...

The Secular Longing (TGC Talks)

August 11, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Jeremy Treat, pastor at Reality LA in Los Angeles, observes how our longing for God does not disappear in a secular society. It just reappears in different forms: sports, politics, sexuality, and more. Treat describes how secular people today seek power, purity, and peace—traditionally sought in religion—in things like witchcraft, wellness, and mindfulness apps. Yet our deepest longings, Treat says, will not be found in any spiritual system or clean diet, but in a person: Jesus Christ.

Why America Is Not a Christian Nation (TGC Talks)

August 04, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

Michael Horton explains why there is no such thing, in the new covenant, as a “Christian nation” apart from the worldwide body of Christ. “The problem with Christian nationalism is not that some Christians are taking a biblical idea too seriously,” says Horton, professor of systematic theology and apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, “but that they are confusing America with Israel under the old covenant. From a biblical perspective, it’s actually heretical. It confuses the law wi...

How Beauty Compels Us to Pursue Justice (TGC Talks)

July 28, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Irwyn Ince—pastor and author of The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best—explains why beauty compels us to pursue justice. The harmony and goodness of beauty reflect God’s creation as it was meant to be. Redeemed by Christ’s death and resurrection, his followers should pursue justice because it foreshadows the coming perfection of beauty in the new creation. Check out Irwyn Ince’s book, The Beautiful Community (InterVarsity Press, 2020).

Two Ways to Find Peace in an Anxious World (TGC Talks)

July 21, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra—co-author (with Collin Hansen) of the new book Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age—discusses some of the reasons anxiety is on the rise. She explains how Christians can find peace in two seemingly contradictory ways: by thinking big, and by thinking small.

How Can Pastors Become Trusted Again? (TGC Talks)

July 14, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Pastor and apologist, Sam Allberry, addresses the reasons Christian pastors have become less trustworthy in society, and how they might become trusted again. Pastors need to appreciate why trust has been lost, Allberry says, and they should prioritize compassion, honesty, pointing people to Jesus, and striving to become more like Jesus themselves. The more like Jesus pastors are, the more trustworthy they'll become.

Christians and Critical Race Theory (TGC Talks)

July 07, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Justin Giboney—co-founder and president of the AND Campaign—addresses the self-serving lies conservative and progressives tell themselves about issues like justice, identity politics, and critical race theory.  Many of us would prefer to be lied to rather than confronted with a truth that complicates our preferred narrative. Yet if we are going to address the race issue faithfully, Giboney argues, “We must not only confront the lies that offend us, but also the lies that serve us.”

How to Strengthen Your Prayer Life

June 30, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

At TGC Chicago's 2022 Regional Conference, Colin Smith moderates a panel discussion with Kevin DeYoung, H. B. Charles, and Juan Sánchez on on ways to enhance your prayer life. Kevin DeYoung defines prayer as, “a lifting of conversation in our hearts Godward.” They consider different practical ways to deepen personal prayer—like prayer cards, walking while praying, praying as a family, using devotionals, and the use of Scripture in prayer. H. B. Charles emphasizes the importance of motivati...

What Do We Do with Doubt?

June 23, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In his message at TGCW22, Michael Kruger addresses the issue of doubt in Christianity, both in individual spiritual lives and within the larger culture. Kruger critiques two ineffective approaches to doubt: doubting shaming and intellectual superficiality. He argues that doubt should be approached with the compassion of God, and not seen as a virtue or as something to be shamed. Kruger also highlights various causes of doubt, including unanswered questions, suffering, church corruption, and...

Let the Lord’s Prayer Change You

June 16, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

In his message from TGC Chicago's 2022 Regional Conference, Colin Smith teaches us how to pray the Lord’s prayer through five specific categories, drawing from Luke 11 when Jesus’s disciples actually requested that Jesus teach them topray, not how to pray.  Smith highlights five things on which to focus while praying: God’s name should be honored in prayer. We ought to pray that God would raise up people who know him in the midst of a world that despises him. As we pray that God’s kingdom...

Cultivate a Healthy Marriage and Family

June 09, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

During a panel discussion led by Collin Hansen at TGCW22, Jackie Hill Perry, Preston Perry, Melissa Kruger, and Michael Kruger discuss what it looks like to have healthy, godly marriages. Both couples emphasize the need for respect, listening, authenticity, and confession. The panel also talks about the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of your spouse and being for your spouse in every situation, never trying simply to win an argument. Hansen asks questions like “How do you pro...

Run to God in Prayer

June 02, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

“God is so faithful. He says, ‘If you bring me your sin, if you uncover it before me, I will cover it. I will do the very thing that you're trying to do in your own strength and power. I will cover it in the blood of my Son.’” — Juan Sánchez In his message at TGC Chicago's 2022 regional conference, Juan Sánchez uses Nehemiah’s example of prayer to illustrate how we should earnestly seek the Lord. He emphasizes that believers must be people of action and that a crucial first step always invo...

How to Find Real Contentment in Christ Alone

May 26, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In her message at TGCW22, Lydia Brownback addresses the topic of contentment and points to where we can find true fulfillment for the things in our life that just don't feel quite right. When there is discontentment in our lives, there are usually two avenues we typically take to deal with it: take it to the Lord or avoid it with busyness or another handy escape. Brownback uses Psalm 73 to teach about Asaph's journey from discontentment to contentment through his response to disappointment....

Explore the Heart of Jesus Through His High Priestly Prayer

May 19, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In his message at TGC Chicago's 2022 Regional Conference, Kevin DeYoung expounds on John 17, teaching us how to pray like Christ through his high priestly prayer. DeYoung summarizes Jesus’s prayer in three sections: Jesus prays for himself to be glorified, his disciples to be sanctified, and his church to be unified. Jesus also prays for the safekeeping of his disciples, knowing they'll sin and fail. In this way, we must also pray for protection and safekeeping from the temptation to sin an...

Transformed by the Love of Christ

May 12, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

At TGCW22, Irwyn Ince explores the characteristics of love described in 1 Corinthians 13 and explains how to abide in that kind of love. Ince discusses the importance of love in relationships, specifically within the body of Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of God's love, which changes self-centered individuals into self-sacrificial lovers of God and neighbor. He proposes that love is not based on likeness or attraction, but instead, true love overcomes divisions and reconciles ...

Embracing the Power of Repentance and Forgiveness

May 05, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In his message at TGC Chicago's 2022 Regional Conference, H. B. Charles explains what happens in David’s heart during his prayer of confession in Psalm 51. Through this psalm, we learn that confession and repentance can lead us to joy as we follow David’s example. First, David prays, “Forgive me,” which is essential to moving forward in our relationship with God once we’ve sinned against him. He prays based on God’s character—knowing God is full of abundant mercy. This confession allows Dav...

Where to Find True Hope

April 28, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

In this TGCW22 session, Rebecca McLaughlin teaches on how the apostle Peter offers hope to those feeling hopeless in today's world, by reminding us of our living hope—Jesus Christ. McLaughlin explains that hope in Christ always runs to Jesus, breeds holiness, requires ransom, and springs eternal. She emphasizes the importance of setting our hope fully on the grace that will come at the revelation of Jesus, not on earthly things like careers, marriage, or children. By fixing our eyes on Jes...

Trip Lee on Faith and Healing (Re-Release)

April 21, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

In his message at TGC19, Trip Lee teaches on the importance of having faith in God during difficult times of suffering. Lee uses two stories from Matthew 8 that display the healing power of Jesus—the healing of the man with leprosy and the healing of the centurion’s servant—to show what true faith looks like. Lee says that by studying the Word and remembering God's faithfulness, we nourish and strengthen our faith. He says that real faith isn’t demanding that God heals but instead trusting ...

Faith That Abides

April 14, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

“Setting our eyes on the object of our faith is the only way we will endure.” — Trillia Newbell At TGCW22, Trillia Newbell emphasizes the importance of abiding faith in the life of a Christian. Faith is the foundation of the Christian life, and it is through faith that we can walk with Christ and obey him. Newbell distinguishes between saving faith (saved by grace through faith) and enduring faith (remaining in Christ), and encourages us to abide in Jesus by trusting, praying, obeying, and ...

Why Accurate Bible Interpretation Matters

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

In this TGC17 breakout session, Kevin DeYoung discusses the significance of accurate Bible interpretation, addressing the issue of pervasive interpretive pluralism within Christianity. DeYoung emphasizes the sufficiency and clarity of Scripture as well as the importance of interpreting Scripture alongside the creeds, confessions, and traditions of the church. DeYoung also highlights the need for understanding church history to combat pervasive interpretive pluralism. He encourages Christian...

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